diagnosed a year ago, so far, symptoms fairly mild.
Diagnosed.8 years ago and consider myself lucky that my symptoms are fairly well controlled by medication
Parkinson’s disease itself is not fatal, and most people with Parkinson’s have a similar life expectancy to those without it. On average, Parkinson’s may shorten life span by about two years due to risks like falls or pneumonia. Since your symptoms are mild after a year, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing risks Show Full Answer