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I brought my grandfather to the neurologist to have him diagnosed years ago.
My sister has advancing Parkinson’s movements still doing well enjoying
being her family matriarchy.My recent onset dysautonomia includes all the features of non motor disease. Midodrine blood pressure support has really helped.
So far I have only shared my concerns with my primary, cardiologist and
psychiatrist while I await my first neurology visit at Northwestern.
Exercise habit and my TNF inhibitor have likely helped forestall development
of more symptoms. I’m a strong coffee lover more the last few years since retiring.
Looking for more support and learning in the future. So far my golf game is still steady fun with other healthy agers on the tee.
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Hello @seniormed and welcome to the PD support group. I see that you have been a member of Mayo Connect for a while but this is your first post in this discussion group.
From your post, it appears that you are going to Northwestern for a neurological work-up and to determine if you have PD. Is my understanding correct?
I hope that you find the answer you are looking for. It does appear that there is a strong family history of PD. An active lifestyle is important in lessening the disability from PD and other neurological disorders.
You mention that you take a TNF inhibitor. If you are comfortable sharing more, I would like to know what specialist prescribed that medication and how it has helped you.
I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you continue to post as you seek an answer to these health issues?