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@sherrieshe

Hi to all! I am new here I was diagnosed with Parkinson's about 19 months ago but would not allow myself to believe it. Though I did try the medications for PD but they made me see things and have terrible dreams which only helped me to think "I did not have PD" then to make matters worse my neurologist said that "I must not have PD because the meds for PD would not affect me that way if it was PD"! I have been taking Propranolol HCL 20 mg.my regular doctor prescribed this medication for my tremors, I can take them up to 4 times per day but try to take only twice a day as I am afraid if my body gets use to this medication I will once again have to go back on the PD meds which make me crazy. I am from a small area so we do not have a big selection of neurologist or family doctors. I hope to find information and others with PD to share with

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Hello @sherrieshe and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is good to have you join the Parkinson's discussion group.

Yes, I know the feeling of, "not allow myself to believe it." I had a similar experience. It takes a while to wrap your mind around a chronic illness like Parkinson's, doesn't it?

From your post, I'm not sure of your age and you do not mention other specific symptoms other than tremors. Have you also had balance, walking, falls, or speech problems? Were you prescribed Sinemet for your PD (also known as Carbidopa/Levodopa)?

The correct medicine and regular exercise are the best ways to keep PD from becoming too debilitating.

Do you exercise on a regular basis?