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Does Anyone Else Have A Problem With Their Hands?
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I crochet and i haven’t crocheted much in 2 yrs. since diagnosis. I started crocheting again a few months ago then became very depressed again n then yesterday i started crocheting again but I’m having dificulty holding onto my crochet needle/hook. I’m noticing the same thing happens with a pen while trying to write. Does anyone else have this problem or a problem at all with their hands?

posted February 17, 2019
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, having problems with writing and controlling the hands is very common with Parkinsons. You might talk to your doctor about it and maybe tweak your meds to stop the shaking.

posted February 17, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Kathie, I'm still trying to see what is normal or psych related or pd! Confusing!!!

posted February 18, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you for the feedback lesleyc, Marie123, koziol, and KathieMaierRodkey. The issues I’m having is of course the tremors but now it’s like the hands r real weak hard to hold my hook or pen in my hand. Hand writing on some days is atrocious, can’t read it.

posted February 18, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Fingers needing fine tuning make me shake or drop things...such as opening a bottle cap, threading a needle, pouring liquid in a small bottle...

posted February 17, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Sometimes I do have issues with hands especially trying to cut my food..it is great you do crocheting I tried to go back to it but was not able to I used to do a lot of puzzles but now cant seem to do my jigsaw ones but I think of all the blessing I have and so far am able to get by you spoke of stress have you ever tried mediation or reiki that
is what works for me

posted February 17, 2019

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