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I have had parkinson's for 17 years.I have noticed changes where I can't type anymore.That's why I speak in type.

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Anderson, IN

I've been told that I didn't do well on test the recently, so I must take my medications.Crushed, and my food has to be pureed.What stage am I

August 8
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It’s really hard to tell the exact stage just from trouble typing and swallowing. You could be in stage 3 or 4, but it depends a lot on your walking, balance, and how much help you need every day. I hope you feel better, but definitely check with your neurologist. Just ask plainly, “What stage do you believe I’m in now?” That’s really the best person to answer it.

August 10
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Kenneth I wouldn't worry to much Just make an appointment with your Neurologist we would be only guessing now because with Parkinson there are so many systems and your Neurologist will tell you straight away hope this helps all the best
Therese Byrne ☘️ 🇮🇪

August 8
MyParkinsonsTeam

The symptoms described — difficulty typing, cognitive changes, needing pureed food, and crushed medications — point most likely to Stage 4 or Stage 5 (advanced-stage) Parkinson's disease.

Here's a quick breakdown of what distinguishes these two stages:

Stage 4
- Symptoms are severe and limiting
- Assistance needed for daily Show Full Answer

The symptoms described — difficulty typing, cognitive changes, needing pureed food, and crushed medications — point most likely to Stage 4 or Stage 5 (advanced-stage) Parkinson's disease.

Here's a quick breakdown of what distinguishes these two stages:

Stage 4:
- Symptoms are severe and limiting
- Assistance needed for daily activities like dressing, bathing, and eating
- May still be able to stand or walk with a walker or mobility aid
- Cognitive changes become more noticeable

Stage 5:
- The most advanced stage
- Severe muscle stiffness makes standing and walking very difficult
- Many people require a wheelchair or are confined to bed
- Around-the-clock care is typically needed
- Swallowing difficulties (leading to pureed food needs) and medication management challenges are common at this stage It's worth noting that Parkinson's affects everyone differently. Not everyone will experience the same symptoms at the same stage or at the same pace. A neurologist can help assess where things stand using tools like the Hoehn and Yahr scale or the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), which looks at both movement and non-movement symptoms together.

Talking openly with a care team about these specific challenges can help ensure the right support and adjustments are in place.

August 8

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