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Living with Parkinson's Disease - Meet others & come say hi
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My name is Tom Barry
Live in lincoln nebraska
My wife was diagnosed with parkinsons about 2 months ago she has already dealt with glomus tumors , gastroperesis, asthma, and diabetes. I know this sound out there but it's true. She went from 176 lbs down to 120 lbs and all the doctors that we have seen tell us I wish we could do something for you mrs Barry. And on top of all this because she can hardly eat her teeth are going bad ! I know this is hard to believe but it the truth. We have been married for 56 years this July. I don't know how she can keep going. I couldn’t. Sorry about all the texting just needed to vent. Everyone have a good evening!
Thomas Barry Jr
Lincoln Ne 68504
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@pbarr Hello Tom and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am sorry to hear of all of the health problems your wife has had. The PD diagnosis must be a difficult one for her in addition to the other health issues.
What symptoms led to her PD diagnosis? Is she having problems walking or does she have tremors? Has she begun any PD medications?
My husband was diagnosed several years ago. Parkinsons of the Rockies has been very helpful to him with regular Parkinsons Boxing, stretching classes. There are people there in all stages of the disease and aside from the exercise they and their caregivers help and connect with each other. Nebraska also has an association, Parkinsonsnebraska.org. Check it out. I’m so sorry that your wife and you are going through this. Best of luck.
Hello Tom,
Welcome to the group.
Sillyblone
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I will for sure put her in my prayers. I have had PD for 13 years. It has been a journey. My husband Kelly has been my strength and support