I was diagnosed with YOPD right after my 34th birthday, 4 years, 1 month, and 28 days ago and I'm still in charge of my life.

I was 39. I guess just on the cusp of being young onset and early onset. Now I am just an "old" lady, but still working, living, and being as active as I can, when I can. It has been a daily battle for the last 27 years, but I try to stay positive and not let Parkinson's define who I am. When I was diagnosed I had 3 young children. Everyday I put on my game face and I fought. I am still fighting amidst the daily struggles.

I had it right before my 40th birthday.I had the resting tremors thinking it was a nervous breakdown and never gave it any thought it.was Parkinson's Disease. Cashier recognizing the tremors and I thought it was too much caffeine, and never thought it was Parkinson's. In Late 2015, I noticed more symptoms and then decided I need not get checked out. On January 26, 2016, I got my.official diagnosis it's Parkinson's Disease.

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I had just turned 73 when the Neurologist sent me to Tyler, Tx for a second opinion. It was9 months later the Neurologist that is my doctor now,Told me I had a mild onset of Parkinson's .It has been 5 years .Take Care God Bless Hugs😀😀😀😀

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In Canada these are the terms to describe Parkinson's Disease. I've seen a lot and I do not want to comment on Parkies over the age of 60s. I'm also not a doctor.