Good day fellows,
I did start noticing early but mild symptoms of Parkinson at the age of twenty-nine. Now, I am 41 and disease is more evident and noticeable both for me and my counterparts.
• My right hand & arm cannot resist ‘tremors’ unless I regularly take my medicines. Initially medicine would last, it’s impact for longer period (more than 10 hours), but now it has been reduced to at max 2.5 hours.
• At times, when I need to handle situations which demand mental focus, it causes the tremors to trigger.
• I am experiencing slight balance issues as well.
• Due to Parkinson, I am reluctant to take any new leadership roles.
• I feel less motivated and tired during the day.
• At times, I feel very sleepy/dizzy. It is very embarrassing especially while I am at work environment.
My main symptoms
• uncontrollable shaking and tremors.
• slowed movement.
• balance difficulties and problems standing up.
• mild stiffness in limbs.
My Bio
• Gender: Male
• Age: 41
• Marital status: Married
• Children: 2 (age 9 & 12)
Education & Work Experience.
I hold a PhD in my field of interest and am pursuing my passion of being an educator (Professor at university).
My fears:
• My healthcare consultant is not certain about the time of transition from stage 2 to stage 3. This uncertainty hinders my decision-making ability, for example, buy a new car or switch my employer.
• At stage 3, will I be able to continue my employment and effectively contribute to society?
• Since I am young and at the prime of my career but feeling uncertainty if I will be able to maintain financial stability.
I am trying to stay positive and fighting with everyday challenges. I wish to be an active member of the community and family for at least one more decade, hopefully longer.
My suggestion to readers is
* Stay active and exercise daily.
* Eat healthy food. Talk to your nutritionist about diet stability plan.
* Create a 'rating system' to monitor your Parkinson progression. Share your findings with the neurologist during your visit.
Rating charts can be found by simple web search.