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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Walnut Creek, CA

weak and rubbery legs and abrupt steps? Also diminished fine motor skills such as not being unable to pick up small objects or fastening jewelry? I’d appreciate any responses

August 6, 2022
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks for your response. I’m going to have to limit wearing only a limited number of jewelry items - as you do. And the exhaustion continues to worsen.

August 13, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Most often when we think of Parkinson's, we think about tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural changes. These are just the motor symptoms. Parkinsons affects our entire body from having difficulty putting on jewelry to having enough energy to get thru the day. Fine motor skills can really be affected. I now wear just 1 or 2 pairs of earrings and wear the same necklace, bracelets, and watch to simplify things.

August 13, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yep! Before I started my medication, my legs always felt weak, my gait was unsteady and unbalanced. Fine motor skills were frustrating to deal with especially with my handwriting.

August 7, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, my legs are wobbly and weak. I intentionally waddle to keep my balance when not using my Walker!.
I absolutely cannot put on my jewelry if they didn’t have bathe magnetic hooks I am using! Hope this helps!

August 7, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes my husband can't pick up small ojects. He can't button or snap his shirts. Having troubles with silverware too.

August 15, 2022

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