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How Do I Cope with the Holidays If I Have Parkinson's?

Posted by Teresa, Volunteer Mentor @hopeful33250, Dec 21, 2023

A a resident of Michigan, I have found many great programs offered by the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation (MPF). There are exercise programs (offered on YouTube), as well as educational videos and support groups to help individuals with Parkinson's. Most recently, MPF sponsored a Zoom meeting on the topic of Coping with the Holidays.

The presenter is a Neuro Geriatric Psychiatrist from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Laurie Boore-Clor, MD.

I wanted to share it with you all as there are some great suggestions for new ways of thinking about celebrating.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Parkinson's Disease Support Group.

bdejong | @bdejong | Jan 27 8:51am
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Thank you for adding to the discussion with @cartercd.

If you are comfortable sharing, I'm wondering what type of tests are being performed to determine if you have MSA?

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Autonomic testing

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bdejong | @bdejong | Jan 27 8:53am
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MSA is????

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Multiple Systems Atrophy

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cartercd | @cartercd | Jan 27 9:08am
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Autonomic testing

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None as I am not aware of any MSA

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dessertflower | @dessertflower | Jan 28 8:29am

Dear@mff70, in Nigeria, the cost of milk is like the mountains. Here you eat only what you can get at times stay hungry! This is truth. I would love to give my husband the best therapeutic things but it's beyond us. Am thankful for your concern, really appreciate. Wish I could get those items you mentioned to help him but since it's a tall dream, God will make a sure way. I pray that helps your wife and minimize the terrible discomforts associated with PD. Warmest regards.

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cartercd | @cartercd | May 6 5:05pm
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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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