How Your Life Has Changed with Parkinson's Disease

How did you learn that you had Parkinson's disease?

Tremors started. Visited my doctor who did blood tests to rule out anything else and then referred me to a Parkinson's specialist.

Now that you are diagnosed with Parkinson's, has the disease changed the dynamic between you and your family? In a good way or a bad way?

No real change dynamics. My family is very supportive and encouraging. They are very aware of changes in me, and point out things I may have missed myself.

What methods and strategies have you learned to cope with the challenges of the disease?

I have taken the advice of my neurologist and adapt my medication when I feel the need, either on my own, or following discussion with my husband, neurologist, or Parkinson nurse. I found a good neuro-physiotherapist who is keeping me on a planned exercise regime. Keeping active which seems to be key to slowing deterioration.