Hi
I’ve recently been diagnosed with parkinsons after a DaTscan and somewhat of a long trip of seeing physiotherapists, osteopaths and finally a neurologist.
I’m currently waiting on my neurologist prescribing my medication so I am keen to see what results they bring.
I’m 50,fairly healthy and active but this has sideswiped me a little. No mention of PD in my family so wasn’t expecting it.
Looking back over the years I’ve always had tremors but my GP diagnosed these as essential tremors.
only recently have I noticed tightness in my left side and slowing down of my left arm swing whilst walking.
So I may have had PD for ages and only now has this progressed.
Looking forward…
First things first is to get started on my medication and then I can see how this will all impact my life.
I want to get running again and do a marathon, so if the meds help me I will be happy.
Not sure how this is going to affect my mobility, driving, working etc. but hopefully that’s decades away. That actually scares me a little but I need to stay focused on today, get my meds underway and see what the day brings.
BTW my partner is really supportive. She has done lots of reaching out on social media and found similar stories to mine so I don’t feel so alone in my symptoms. She is far more likely to talk about these things than I am!
Anyway, hello everyone
Darren