Early Stage of Parkinson's Disease for Elnut

[elnutsmalljaws]

My dad was diagnosed with Parkinsons some 15 years ago. Definitely made some changes in his life, more so over the last couple of years. You can still lead a fairly normal life. Just gotta keep up with the meds and get them situated. They'll have to adjust the meds from time to time and it may take some trial and error to get them right. Start physical theropy now. The more you can build your body up now, the more you'll be able to do later. There are also a number of support groups around for parkinsons. You might look into a local one. Parents have found the one in their area to be real useful. They've gotten plenty of good info from other patients that doctors could never have told them. More along the lines of everyday living. If you have questions, feel free to PM me.

Andrew

Thanks Andrew, right now so mad I am just going to let it. Run its course. Taking 27 pills a day as it is that I am going to quit taking. Tired of all of it

[apb]

Elwood, quite understandable. I believe everyone goes through something similar. Like anything else in life, it is what you can make it. Yes, as the disease wears on it will become harder to do the things that you used to do easily. Chose to go down fighting and you'll make the most out of it. As for dad, he and my mother are currently on a cruise through the Panama Canal and parts down south for a couple of weeks. Work on keeping muscle mass now and you'll be able to continue doing much of what you do now for many years.

Andrew

[elnutsmalljaws]

Elwood, quite understandable. I believe everyone goes through something similar. Like anything else in life, it is what you can make it. Yes, as the disease wears on it will become harder to do the things that you used to do easily. Chose to go down fighting and you'll make the most out of it. As for dad, he and my mother are currently on a cruise through the Panama Canal and parts down south for a couple of weeks. Work on keeping muscle mass now and you'll be able to continue doing much of what you do now for many years.

Andrew

Trust me, I have been fighting since March 9, 2003 and not sure I can fight every day what I do fight plus Parkinson's

[SLP]

My best friend has what his doctors described as pretty sever case of Parkinson's. He had an operation where they inserted something in his brain that gives off electrical charges that help to control it better. That operation helped him tremendously, there is a noticeable difference. If it starts to get bad you may want to look into that as an option.

I know it is a cliche, but try and not let it get you down. You will be in my prayers.

[elnutsmalljaws]

My best friend has what his doctors described as pretty sever case of Parkinson's. He had an operation where they inserted something in his brain that gives off electrical charges that help to control it better. That operation helped him tremendously, there is a noticeable difference. If it starts to get bad you may want to look into that as an option.

I know it is a cliche, but try and not let it get you down. You will be in my prayers.

I appreciate it. One thing I have hated the last 10 years is not having a definite answer or ending to all I have been thru. At least I do with Parkinson's

[parker]

Hang in there man!

[elnutsmalljaws]

This is going to stink. Dropped 2 bowls, a pan of biscuits and 2 glasses today. Not going to enjoy these sudden uncontrollable impulses that my hands twitch and open.

[roadrunner]

Elnut I am going to keep praying for a miracle.

[bassin_bug]

Elnut I am going to keep praying for a miracle.

Don't take Parkinson's Disease as the death knell for your activity. My husband has had it since he was 37 years old and it just reached a certain point and stopped getting worse. He now has only light tremors in his hands UNLESS he gets into a very stressful situation and then the tremors get worse. When the stress calms down, so do the tremors. He is still working full-time at the present. My brother-in-law's mother had it for many years and it was only in her head which made it bobble left to right. Her hands were as steady as a rock and she worked in a factory for about 30 years.

I know that dropping items and making a mess is agravating but believe, with all your heart, that your disease will stabilize and get better. As your health gets better maybe the Parkinson's will diminish. Praying that you will get well soon and you will enjoy the upcoming fishing season.

[elnutsmalljaws]

Went to the Neurologist yesterday and he can't even give any medication to help because of the 3 he wanted to, they all don't jive with some of the 12 meds I am on now. He will have to get with my surgeon to see if he can move me off the conflicting meds to something else so I can get the 3 prescribed. I sure am glad I am a healthy 21 yr old full of piss and vinegar and not some sick s.o.b

[elnutsmalljaws]

I guess on the bright side, I could become the greatest Jerkbait fisherman this side of KVD in a few years.

[roadrunner]

Elnut my fishing buddy has Parkinson I keep trying to get him to do the shaky head jig thing.

We were fishing last fall and I put cream in my coffee but I did not have a spoon so I had him hold my cup for a minute. He told me I was taking advantage of him.