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How Do I Cope with the Holidays If I Have Parkinson's?
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: May 6 5:05pm | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
Hello @cartercd and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. While I know that a PD diagnosis is not something that any of us want to have, yet it is good to have a name to put on all of the various symptoms. Connect is a great place to share and find support and encouragement.
My diagnosis of PD was similar to yours. Voice and swallowing problems, GI issues, balance problems and occasionally trouble with my hands. I've not had tremors over the years either.
Are you taking any meds that are helping with your symptoms now? Always remember that there are great exercises for PD. LSVT Big is well known and very helpful. As you want to keep your diagnosis private at this time, you might check out YouTube videos for Parkinson's. There are some great videos that help with voice problems as well as movement and balance. Take a special look at any Tai-Chi exercise videos. Tai-Chi has a great track record for helping with balance.
My experience is -that exercise is as important as medication. When you combine the two you have a winning duo that can keep disability at bay, to a great extent.
What is helping you with your symptoms right now?
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I walk couple times a week do yoga two three times a week and I work prn
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Thanks for your response. I have done the Loud program which here it has a different name and I am drawnig a blank on the name of it. Initially I was walking every day for at least 2 miles and that seem to help a lot. Shd a few pounds. I change my diet to a plant-based-mediterranean diet. I must say that I fallen off the wagon since then! I am now eating meat. I think everyone needs a little meat in their life! It’s the protein you know? 😉 I’m trying to get back into walking at least 3 times per week. I’m doing yoga. I am seeing a neuropsychologist which helps with my depression. I am on Sinemet three times a day.