Good and bad days.

Absolutely I have experienced some days when I have lots of energy and can socialize with friends and others when I am in pain or just too fatigued to do much of anything at all. I take no PD meds but am on mild doses of Clonozepam and Zonisimide for another movement disorder. I think it is important to remember that meds don’t cure Parkinson’s but just relieve symptoms. Good and bad days are to be expected unfortunately. I hope you experience more good than bad.
Thea DeStephano Community Team Member

Is it OK to hold off medication as long as the symptomps are manageable? I may have a mild form of parkinson - mainly mild tremors and stiffness back pain. I have yet to seek a second opinion before making a decision whether to start medication. Stiffness and back pain have been been there since I has a spinal fracture three years ago. In anycase, flexibility and muscle strength is also affected by age (I will soon be 60). If meds do not cure and just relieve symptoms - I wonder if I can manage without them for a while and see how it goes? I am doing my daily exercise and keep myself happily busy - that helps me a lot.
I would like to learn from other members if there are any who have been able to manage without meds?

I would suggest you get a second opinion. We are not qualified to offer medical advice and what works for me may not be right for you. Best wishes , Thea DeStephano
Community Team Member

Thanks for your suggestion, which of course I am working on. I am totally new to this world of Parkinson - still trying to process my diagnosis and educating myself. This forum is about sharing each others experiences and learning from others' posts. It has been very helpful.
I'm not seeking medical advice. I am curious to know what others think with respect to their own condition.