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I appreciate the information you provided about your Cerebellar Ataxia and Parkinson's diagnoses, @foundryrat743. As you said that you've been taking Carbidopa/Levodopa for seven years, I'm wondering what your most difficult symptoms are right now. Is walking or balance a problem for you?
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Yes, balance and walking have been very difficult for me! I’ve had several falls this last year! My neurologist sent me to physical therapy for three months this year, where we worked on balance and walking! We used neuroplasticity exercises, as provided by The Parkinson’s Society, that really helped me, and gave me hope! I’ve regained my walking ability most of the time, and my balance is better! I almost feel like I have a new lease on life! Before therapy, I was shuffling slowly, taking small steps, where I couldn’t make myself go faster, and I was hunched over! I’m doing much better now! Exercise is the key to overcoming stiffness! Thanks for asking!