I have been told by one doctor that I have PD and told by my general physician that he does not think I have it.??
Symptoms: left arm and hand shake often
constant pain
beginning to forget (not severe yet)
slight drool from sides of mouth
aching joints
Did anyone of you have these symptoms?
Thank you. Kathy
Kathy has your handwriting changed that is another significant For me it was
Legs began to slow and not carry my husband's body.
My handwriting changed. I'm more tired now of doing nothing. I can't walk longer like I used to. Can't stand long enough to finish cooking, gota take sit down breaks. I get upset very quickly. Before i used to go shopping by myself. Now my husband has to go with me. He does all the driving and I feel more secure when he's with me. I can't do 2 things at the same time now. I used to multitask!
Lots of things have changed for me. As for pain, that's hard because recently I had back surgery and the pain on my back I'm assuming it's from that. Very hard for me to kneel down and pray. Lots of things for me have changed.
After a lower back surgery, I noticed 2 of my right hand fingers were moving by themselves. By the end of the week the uncontrolled trembling went up to my shoulder.
I think it was hard for the neurologist to determine the PD because of the after affects of my spinal surgery outcome.
I do have memory issues. I can't write very well unless I write very slow. I walk with a cane cause I fear that my balance has been compromised by either the surgery or PD. I do go thru bouts of frustration and anger something I used to control. My back and hips hurt bad some days but ibuprofen helps. Moving around helps my pain ease some but I still have pain bending over. As for my right hand, that one is my main issue. I can't hardly control the tremors and since I'm right handed, well, imagine what I can do(not much). At present my doctors think its Parkinsons. I have accepted it and pray to God that changes. If you can look up Parkinsons in the computer and check what kind of symptoms to look for and that can help you accept the decision. It's not easy. I've been combating mine since May of 2021. Once I accepted it, that part iof the PD , I feel better in some ways. I've accepted the physical therapy which does help with the pain. But I know it's not a permanent fix. Anything at this moment I'll accept and with God it sure is a lot better.
thank you