Bugger!My name is Tony, and I've had this disease for over 20 years, in 2 months I'll be 59. I had to stop working as a heavy vehicle technician with...reactions1comment
Kings College Hospital VisitMy appointment came through for 1st August 2013 – only 2 months after my diagnosis. Well impressed! I asked a good friend J to accompany me to my first appointment...reactions1comment
Unplayable pianosOn a December morning in 2019, I was pleased to see a new episode of Tim Harford’s podcast, "Cautionary Tales," in my playlist. The episode’s curious title, "Bowie, Jazz, and...reactionscomments
Exploring OptionsIt is almost the end of April 2013 and I went to see my GP with my list of symptoms all affecting the left hand side of my body. I...reactionscomments
The ski holiday prior to diagnosisApril 2013 and I manage to get through the ski holiday, not without a good degree of stress. On the last day Phil (husband) and Jordy (younger son) take Mark...reactionscomments
The way forwardI'm 59 in a couple of months, I've not been able to work for three years. I live in the UK with the most amazing woman, I simply wouldn't have...reactionscomments
Onward and Forward After DiagnosisRoughly 5 years ago my hands started to shake. Soon there after I began spilling and dropping things, then breaking things. Interesting it never occurred to me that something was...reactions5comments
Loss of BalanceLose my balance momentarily when getting out of bed. Feels like I would fall if I did not suddenly grab onto something to steady myself. Could be a table, or...reactionscomments
Anti-depressant & libidoLittle did I know or was told by my GP "take one a day and you will feel much better" Well thirty years later I am still taking one a...reactionscomments
SandyAfter three years, 18 falls, two admittances to A&E, resulting many fractures. First it was his knee causing falls. His core became ridged. Finally in February 2023, Parkinson’s disease was...reactionscomments
Managing PD at 60I began having tremors in the left hand in Nov 2020. Due to Covid, I preferred an online consultation with the neurologist. Based on his assessment on video, I was...reactionscomments
Monster under my bedI never shared my story before or made a formal announcement of having PD, so here it goes ... I was diagnosed in 2012 but I had my suspicion earlier...reactions10comments
Back and ForthMy reaction to my Parkinson’s diagnosis was an answer to why I was falling and shaky. Having an answer was a relief but the Parkinson’s diagnosis was shattering. My condition...reactionscomments
Wife of Parkinson's PatientI think my husband has had Parkinson's for more than 10 years. Unfortunately his multiple doctors did not communicate with each other and no one would take my concerns seriously...reactions7comments
Parkinson’s has stolen from meMy last submission was several years ago, so please forgive me if I repeat anything. I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the end of 2016 by a Parkinson’s specialist...reactions2comments
MilyIn 1968 I was really depressed after 15 months in Nam, before I thought of suicide, God sent and an angel named Mily. She was the most beautiful girl in...reactions1comment
Parkinson’s? Reaching OutParkinson’s? Started with Foot drop? (2013) 10 years ago approximately, my wife noticed something up with my foot while walking on the beach in Bucerias, Mexico. This lasted for about...reactions3comments
Unsure of FeelingsI was diagnosed with Parkinson's in February of this year. I don't know how I feel. Yes, I have tremors and restless legs, but the biggest change I have seen...reactions4comments
Mandibular Muscle Issues and PDRecently, I've been having some real issues with my occlusion lately which often results in me biting the insides (buccal surfaces) of my cheeks. Some brief research revealed the following...reactions2comments
An anomalyOur Parkinson's journey is entering my husband's 13 year journey with P. He is an anomaly, and as he says, I have my good days and my bad days, and...reactions2comments
