When I was first diagnosed at the age of 23, I have to admit, the diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease (PD )came as a relief. What I had convinced myself was a terminally malignant brain tumor was a chronic neurological deficiency of the neurotransmitter, Dopamine. That didn’t sound so bad. Sure, PD is degenerative and rarely due PD patients get better over time–but I will say I haven’t changed my medication for several years. I am lucky and fortunate that my symptoms show a slow progression.
We expect our loved ones, friends, associates, and colleagues to understand our struggle with this difficult ailment. Parkinson’s challenges us all in different ways. Rarely, if ever, do two PD patients share the exact same symptoms as the other. Those who are healthy and untouched by PD are incapable of understanding what it is that we endure with this mysterious and troubling disease. As much as we would like for those who are close to us to understand what it is that we are going through, it just isn’t possible.
I’d like to know what your opinion and experience is with PD. I plan to address issues facing PD patients like doctors, resources, medicines, cooperative medicine, health ideas, what works and doesn’t , Support Groups, PD Conferences, etc. I hope you find this interesting and helpful. Thanks for reading my first of what I hope to be many postings.
Thank You!
Karl
