After a month of test a dat scan confirmed parkinson i feel relieved i now know why i have a tremor in my left arm, weak legs and other symptoms but feeling very scared
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Welcome to the forum, Annabella1, and thank you for sharing your experience. I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but it’s great that you now have answers. It’s completely normal to feel scared, but you’re not alone in this - many of us have been through similar feelings and are here to offer support and advice. Parkinson’s doesn’t define you, and with the right support and treatment, you can still lead a fulfilling life.
If you’re looking for information and guidance on navigating your diagnosis, you can find helpful resources for newly diagnosed individuals here. We also offer a free, confidential helpline that you can reach at 0808 800 0303 for support and advice (between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and 10am and 1pm on Saturdays)
Be kind to yourself as you adjust, and please feel free to reach out anytime. We’re here for you 
Parkinson’s UK Moderation Team
Hi
I hope that you have a good Neurologist and PD care team. Use them to ensure that you can live as symptom-free as possible.
Take care
Doug
Hi Annabella1,
Of course you are feeling scared, you would not be normal if you did not.
PD is scary, however that being said so are very many other things and how we react to them is what is most important.
I also went through similar reactions but understand that at least you now know what it is and what to expect and how to treat it.
But please remember everyone experiences the symptoms in differing ways, what works for me may not work for you and visa versa.
For example your PD may take 10 years to start getting bad, whereas another person may only take 2.
Remember this forum is exactly for people like us.
Someone is going to be going through the exact same experiences you are, and can give you their thoughts.
Please just ask whatever questions you would like the answer to, wed are all here to help.
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Its now been 3 months medication has been upted things have improved i am walking much better
My tremour has stopted i do get very light headed if i bend over and have bouts of tiedness also mucus stuck at the back of my throat have trouble swallowing i still have not had an apointment with the NHS so have to go private
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Hello Anna … Delighted to hear you are feeling a lot better and the medication is working. My experience is that Parkinson’s medication does have a downside but
overall we are better off taking it than not.
Best wishes
Steve2
Hi Annabella1,
I’m so glad your medication has worked to make you feel and act better.
Unfortunately it seems you have no choice but to go private.
Hi @Annabella1
Really good news that the meds are helping. For most of us it is just a case of trial and error to find the medications and dosages that work best and give us the most relief.
If you haven’t already, you could try speaking to your local NHS Trust P.A.L.S team about the delay in getting appointments… they can sometimes chase on your behalf
Simon