Well, didn’t think I’d actually get to this point, fear has turned into reality and as of about an hour ago, I’ve been diagnosed with early stages PD. Naturally still in shock and all I know at this point is that I’ll be starting medication, physio and speech therapy soon.
I’ll no doubt be using and hopefully contributing to the forum in the future.
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Hello
I was recently diagnosed in September and was shocked tho not surprised, on Thursday met my Parkinson’s nurse, lovely and helpful.
Do you own research, take what is offered.
Just today the guardian has an article regarding stem cell treatment .
I applied for PIP ( personal independence plan), as can’t walk very far and can’t drive
Take care
Hello Sean
I am undiagnosed but I think I have Parkinsons. I have visited a Neurologist a couple of times over the past two years. My mum has had Parkinsons for 20 years. I understand the fear you have and I have seen this from both sides and lived with it through my mum.
My main message is that my mum had 12 good years after she was diagnosed at 62. She stayed fit, played golf, drove and took the medications. I think that although it seems scary, it’s a time to appreciate all of the things you can do and to live in the here and now.
For my mum, there were complications further down the line but let’s just hope that science soon catches up (as it undoubtedly will) and there will be a way to halt/ slow things and change the path.
I am on the journey too. So totally understand how you feel.