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My Husband Insist That He Can Still Drive, Even Though His Balance And Coordination Are Bad..

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Yuma, AZ

I’ve been doing all the driving since January because I don’t want to take any chances. Should I let him give it a try? He really wants to drive and have some independence . Has anyone faced this challenge, and what did you do?

October 31, 2018
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Has anyone had their leg freez up ? I have it is a weird feeling I was not driving but I told my doctor and he said no driving. Just be very careful if you are still driving.

November 10, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband has the shuffle walk and not great balance, but still drives fine.

November 8, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

No driving suppose his leg freeze and he has a accident I would not

November 5, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I was not allowed to drive after having a mild stroke. First of all I had to go to an assessment centre and there I was advised to have 10 hours of training from a disabled driving instructor who advised special mirrors to help with my stiff neck and shoulders. They help me to see round the corners. He then sent in a report to the DVLA, who also contacted my medical consultants, neurologist etc. and eventually in March this year I got my licence back. I didn't drive for about a year in total, but now enjoy driving again very much, knowing that I have had that extra training and assessment.

I don't know if any of this is relevant to your situation, but you need to be sure that his driving is safe.

Audrey

October 31, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I still 🚗 but not alot

September 6, 2020

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