Living with Parkinson's

By shirleyshipman03

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Shirley {Grandma} Granddaughter Bailee

I have had Parkinson's for almost 4 or 5 years. I have been diagnosed. I have a lot of pain just get from a sitting position to start to walk. I worked 27yrs in a factory to check brazed leaks on the A-Coil line for Air Conditioners. I am not sure if this has caused me my Parkinson's or not but it has caused to to have breathing problems. This is just my belief.

I am 75 will be 76 in June. Been Married for 50 yrs till 3 yrs ago when he passed in June. I have 1 Son Rick. 3 Grandchildren, I have had a wonderful life. I am with a Friend now. I do have a nice Apartment as well. Thinking of You...........Shirley

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Lorraine Wilson Member
<inline-mention username="shirleyshipman03" user-id="3098657"/> , thank you for sharing. I hope you find relief from the pain you are experiencing. I don’t know if you have visited with your doctor or a physical therapist with knowledge about PD, but maybe some gentle movement exercises may help. I love your positive outlook despite the pain. Warm regards, Lorraine, <a href='https://parkinsonsdisease.net' target='_blank'>Parkinsonsdisease.net</a> moderator
DUTCHJON Member
That is right. Remain positive MY KNEES are also shot(due to playing grass hockey until I was 62. Yes, it is different getting up, but even if you were healthy ,you would have it ,due to aging. ADAPT AND ENJOY YOUR LIFE.
Anaxos lad Member
Shirley hope that's ok calling you Shirley, I totally can relate to your pain, thing probably won't get any better, that's not a negative. Before standing up move your legs stomp on th ground 5 times lift your legs 5 times ,then try to stand it works for me , still have pain but not as bad . Look on the positive side if you can . All the very best Dave.
gilc Member
 Having PD presents an opportunity to assess your take on life and make a plan based on what your assessment suggests. What tools do you have? At best, my view would be labelled realistic. "Nothing has changed, you say"? Well, for me much has changed; but much, as the poet suggests, remains. I strive every moment for my health; my life. I seek strength to respond and to, where necessary, surrender with gratitude. With diligence, the strength will be there. I am not religious in any formal sense, but one epigram stands out from my youth: "In my Father's house, there are many mansions."
1. Suzanne Troy Member
 Hello gilc, You have a wonderful attitude and this is half the battle to finding grace with PD. I see what my dad has been thru at 86 with PD and how he has weathered many issues. Our community on this site is in hopes to continue encouraging PwP and their care partners like my mother is and I. I have found strength to encourage both my parents thru my faith and wonderful family and friends. Blessings on your day. Suzanne Troy, Advocate, <a href='https://parkinsonsdisease.net' target='_blank'>ParkinsonsDisease.net</a>
Marc Mitnick Member
Thank you for your article, Shirley. Your positive attitude is admirable and encouraging. A wonderful life comes with some speed bumps, but it is overall still wonderful. Continued blessings, Marc M., Moderator, ParkinsonsDisease.Net
Suzanne Troy Member
<inline-mention username="shirleyshipman03" user-id="3098657"/> Hi Shirley, I'm checking in to see how you are doing? Just to let you know we are thinking of you here at <a href='https://parkinsonsdisease.net' target='_blank'>ParkinsonsDisease.net</a>. All the best, Suzanne Troy, team member