Introduction

[KLDA]

I'm KLDA, I'm 72 years old and I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in January. My journey is just beginning. I hope to learn from others who have more experience and have learned more about the disease.

[Xenos]

Welcome to the club nobody wants to belong to...

[JohnPepper]

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[Hidden]

Welcome. I hope you find this a helpful and caring place. One thing that you will realise is that everyone of us is different - the effects of our PD, what helps us and what does not and the best route we can take to best live with our own PD. Take all the information in of what has helped others and put it through the sieve that is you and your PD. Bless you.

[KLDA in reply to Hidden]

Osidge,

It amazes me that PD is so diverse, that everyone's journey is different. This of course is true of all journey's. But I am struck with how complicated this one seems. I will definitely be weighing the advice and tips, before I apply them to my PD journey. I appreciate Your welcome. I'm thankful to have the encouragement and wisdom of others.

[ddmagee1]

Welcome! I'm of the same age and have learned a lot and been helped a lot by interreacting with others in this forum. I have found that it is the people that have PD that really understand the most on how to deal with the multifaceted symptoms unique to having PD.

[KLDA in reply to ddmagee1]

Thank you ddmagee1 for welcoming me. There is so much to learn about the disease. It's been more that a little overwhelming.

[Lionore]

Welcome! As others have said, everyone is different but the wisdom in this group can help us all. Whether you hold off on medication or not, PD is a wake up call to live your best life. That means exercise consistently, reduce stress, eat well and practice gratitude. For me it means staying in the day. I used to be such a worrier, and still have those times, but it gets better! Also, find the most well regarded Movement Disorder Specialist in your area, but remember that you are in charge of the management of PD, I have taken suggestions about supplements and nutrition from this group and I’m very greatful for the support.

[KLDA in reply to Lionore]

Unfortunately there is no Movement Disorder Specialist in my area. the nearest one is approximately 2-3 hours away depending on traffic, and traffic is normally a challenge. I am seeing a neurologist that came highly recommended. I do exercise several times a week, and I fortunately I can eat well and I can afford to take supplements. I appreciate your advice, especially the reminder not to worry, and that I am in charge of the management of PD. I tend to be an anxious person Thank You Lionore

[4000Nights]

I was about your age in fact a few years younger when I was diagnosed so here are two thoughts to make you feel better about your unfortunate diagnosis:

1) If at 72 you are just diagnosed then you likely have a very slowly progressing case.

2) Exercise is the best medicine for PD so get yourself into an active exercise program and keep moving.

I am now 74 and thanks to a very positive attitude and exercise.. I am still working... walk everywhere... I am in better physical condition than I was before diagnosis... and most of my symptoms are less noticeable than they were. My wife even says I am more active, look better and more fun to be with.

So PD need not be a death sentence... Make it a wake up call to get moving and live life everyday.

[KLDA in reply to 4000Nights]

4000Nights, thank you for the encouragement!!!! Since receiving the clinical diagnosis, I have I'm afraid that I've been all over the map with regard to my emotions.

It does help to know that it progresses slowly. In fact so slowly I didn't realize that I had the disease until the tremor in my right hand. Many of the symptoms I was attributing to the aging process.

It's good to know that exercise helps. Thankfully, I have exercised for years. I will keep it up. I also appreciate the reminder that PD is not a death sentence.

It is a wake-up call. We never know how much time we have. Nor do we know what the future holds.

[hopedope]

Welcome from me too. I was diagnosed at 73plus and am now 76plus. I have a mild case so far too due to my age I guess. There was no Movement Disorder Specialist here either until about 2 years ago but there were many in cities an hour or two away. One, however, decided to relocate here and now she has another one in her office. You might be able to interest someone in coming to your location if you contact the office of the specialists. You'll have to be your own specialist anyway so keep busy keeping up with what to do to delay the disease.

[KLDA]

Thank You Hopedope. I like your name I'm glad that you have a mild case. Of course, I hope that this is the case with me as well. Fortunately I am not hindered by movement other than a tremor. Thank you for for your encouragement.

Your advice about contacting the specialist's office is a good one. I live within 30 minutes of a major city in my state. It would be a blessing to get a specialist down our way.

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