Hi Robert, Your walking problems sound just like mine. When I started on sinemet those problems went away however I know when my meds wear off because some hesitation in my walking comes back. Stairs...
I have been seeing and reading a lot of things about gene therapy lately. Does anyone have any info on it. It sounds promising. keep moving fiestytex...
Skategirl Legally you can't be asked to resign because of an illness. Look into the disability act. About 2 years ago I couldn't walk to my classrooms to teach my title students. My principal made it...
I think when you get an illness you enjoy life more. The little thing s matter more and you get closer to your friends and family. Appreciate what you have today. No one is gauranted a tomorrow....
Bear We've been to a couple of tractor show already. We just came back from a trip to the north shore of lake superior. We hiked hunted for rocks and drove through an area the had had a forest fire...
I know what you mean. I always called it twitchy toes. It finally went away. I hope yours does tool Keep moving. fiestytex :tongue:...
Hi Almost 50 I am a little older than you but I too keep busy. My best advise is to keep moving. Listen to your movement disorder specialist and don't give up. I started on sinemet 1 1/2 years ago...
Bear I forgot to tell you we had 2 calves born the other day. We are expecting 1 more fiestytex...
Hi Bear Sorry it took so long to get back to you. The tractor show was fun. Thy also had a flea market where people sell antiques, tractor parts and just plain junk. I am an antique buff. A lot of...
Hi girlirish I understand what your talking about. Now add menopause to it and you have my situation. Today I had one of those apathy, lack of motivation days. Everything seems to go wrong. So I went...
Hi I was diagnosed 5 years ago and I was scared. I still am but I keep fighting. Get the best movement disorder specialist you can. It makes a big difference. I still hike, work and even ride my...
Hi Steve, This is an interesting idea. I will definitly talk to my neurologist about it . Good luck fiestytex...
Hi I'm about your age and was diagnosed when I was 49. It took me about 6months be for I could say the word parkinsons without crying When I told my children, who were 25 an 30 years old they were...
I'm sorry you have pd but keep fighting. I found the key is the right movement disorder doctor. It took me 4 years to get the right one. He is big into research and quality of life. My balance was so...
Hi Bear just a short note to say I'm doing fine I just had my review at work and it was great everyone is understanding and they say I'm an inspiration to the teachers and the kids. Little do they...
Hi Ed I Have some very good days and some very bad days too. I think my bad days are when I don't get enough sleep or over do it and get tired out. When I have a good day I tend to take advantage of...
Hi Bear, I'm just getting ready for work. My meds are just kicking in. I take 1/2 a sinemet 3x a day 1 selegiline 2x a day and 1 mirapex 3x a day. It sounds like a lot but it's Ok. Cologne Mn is west...
Hi Bear, I do have some times when all I do is cry. Then something happens to get me out of that mood. Listening to music helps a lot. I work in an elementary school teaching children that are hard...
Thanks for the welcome. It's nice to talk to people in the same boat as I am. Even my closest friend, my husband,doesn't alway understand what I'm going through. But he really does try. I have PD but...
Hi Bob, I get leg cramp only in my left calf and only at night. I take a calcium suppliment everyday and that has helped alot. I also strech my muscles a few times every day. It really helps. Good...
Sandel I was diagnosed 5years ago at 48. What a blow! I was put on Mirapex, good choice. The tremors became less. I work with children and they were noticing. A year and a half ago I could barely...