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Has Anyone Else Experienced Driving Restrictions?
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Before my official diagnosis, I was told not to drive by my doctor. Now that I'm on medication treatment for PD, and seeing positive benefits 'm hoping that they will allow me to drive again. Has anyone else experienced driving restrictions? What can I do to convince my doctor that I can drive again?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I can still drive but every year I'm not required by the DMV to take three tests: vision, written, & driving tests. I wish they made some of the young folks I see driving around here take the same… read more

posted September 14, 2023
What Do You Look Forward To Accomplishing In 2023?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

U R WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted March 31, 2023
Have You Ever Questioned Your Diagnosis Of Parkinson's? It Could Be Something Else. Parkinson
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

No, having a diagnosis was better than having no answers. Treatment provided years of better days.

posted February 1
Has Parkinson's Medication Caused Compulsive Behaviors For You Or A Loved One?
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How did you cope?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Lol

posted April 8
WHAT HAPPENS TO US FROM START TO FINISH WHEN WE HAVE PROGRESSIVE PARKINSON'S DISEASE?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Way to go! You two are bright lights for sure. Here's to another good day for you both!
Allie

posted April 12, 2016
I Need To Know Everyone's Very Earliest PD Symptoms Please.
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Please share with me your remembrances and those of your observing family members of your very earliest symptoms which later led up to you Parkinson's diagnoses. Also, if you are able, please elaborate on progression time frames of various symptoms. Ex: Did the symptoms begin only at a certain time of day at first?
Please share all that you can. Thank you!

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

In 2016, I started nagging my husband to stand up straight. And he had a hard time being on time due to slow movement. Never expected the diagnosis in 2017. He lost his sense of smell 15 years… read more

posted November 30, 2023
Any Good Treatments For Dyskinesia?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I will never forget it. I lost several weeks of living

posted September 14, 2023
How Much Do You Think Your Parkinson's Disease Has Progressed Since Your Diagnosis?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@zu, I have been mild for last 9 years but in last 6 months it is progressing to moderate rate

posted December 31, 2016
In Layman’s Terms, Is Parkinsonism Worse Than Parkinson’s And Is The Prognosis Of It Worst Than Parkinson’s?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Parkinsonism is suppose to be worse than just PD. It is more involved with your movement mobility, so they say...

posted November 20, 2023
How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Parkinson's?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I like ice coffee don't drink alot of it I do tend to shake more but what I like is a burst of engery

posted 5 days ago
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