Finally 27 months after first visit to GP I have been told I have Idiopathic Parkinson’s and have been started on Madopar 62.5mg stepping up to 125mg. How common is it for 57 year olds to get Parkinson’s and any advice for dealing with the well intentioned older female neighbours who are started to circle, some of them would give Nora Batty and Ivy a run for their money.
Johan
Hi @Johanmb, thanks for sharing and welcome to the forum.
Parkinson’s can be diagnosed at any age, and around 1 in 16 people are diagnosed before 50, so being diagnosed at 57 isn’t unusual. We have a page about prevalence here if you’d like to read more: Parkinson's prevalence in the UK | Parkinson's UK
Starting medication can feel like a lot, and it can take time to find what works best. Keeping notes and feeding back to your specialist can help.
You’re welcome to keep posting and asking questions as things settle. We’re glad you found us, and remember we’re always here for you. If you ever wish to speak to someone in our team, our freephone is only a call away on 0808 800 0303.
Sending our warmest wishes
The Parkinson’s UK Moderation Team 