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I am sure your husband dosn't feel to good about the fact that he is having this issue. And he does know what is going on. I spent many years, i mean many years taking care of my mother. Who knew what was happening and others thinking she did know anything. We are always there.

But I am here to speak on the issue of Parkinson. I was diagnosed with PD last year and with Fibromalgia this year. I have a tremor in my right arm, have problems holding onto things. My doctor tells me I have early stages of the disease. I am an artist and writer. This is causing me a great deal of depression. I have other issues as well.

Others think that there is nothing wrong with me, that I am making all of this up. You don't have Parkinson's I is all in your head. Between these two diseases, it is hard for me to even hold down a job. I can't even get disability. I feel very discriminated against

I am new to this. I am only 55 years old and it feels like I have been given a curse. I spent most of the last 15 years taking care of my mother. she passed away this pass January. And this is what happens. I now I shouldn't feel I deserve something else.

I didn't take care of my mother for applause. I did it because it was the right thing to do.And I would never trade what I did for anything in this world. It was the best gift I could of ever received from GOD,.I would do it again in a heart beat.

But to have be given these two diseases

Thank you

Kris Schmuland

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Hello. Parkinsons is on the disability list of conditions. I would recheck that! Social Security will deny the first time usually. If so you can get an a attorney that can help you get through the red tape. My brother has Parkinsons. He was on disability until 65 yo. You will get your SS but get I believe 300 dollars less per month! Fibromyalgia is on the list as well as I have someone I know receiving it. Hope that helps.