I have played multiple stringed instruments since I was 12 (I am 69 now). About three years ago I started noticing tremors and difficulty playing a stringed musical instrument. At first I thought the issues performing were simply a lack of practice or maybe getting arthritic but there was no arthritic related pain or swelling. It was as though my brain knew where my fingers need to be but the execution was delayed/slow. Once diagnosed with PD I realized that was probable cause for my issue.
Has anyone else had a similar issue? The Cabidopa-Levodopa does seem to help some with it for now. For the long term is there any potential solution? My neurologist said DBS/focused ultrasound would help tremors but not help the slowness/delay with the hand which affects my playing an instrument.
This is frustrating. I had looked forward to retiring to play more music. 🙁