I started noticing a loss of fine motor skills in my right hand, which made it difficult to write or use a computer mouse at times. I thought it was caused severe arthritis in two of my cervical Vertebrae. However, after I had those Vertebrae replaced, the symptoms didn't go away.

In November, I started noticing tremors in my left hand. Then in January, I went to my primary care doctor and he did some physical exams which indicated I could have PD. I Then underwent an MRI, which didn't indicate any abnormalities, according to the radiologist. I was most alarmed by the problems I had with my gait. Before I started having symptoms, I could leave my wife in the dust while walking. Now, I can't keep up with her. My doc also put me on Primadone for the tremors.

In April, I was seen at Mayo. My neurologist had me go through a number of physical movement tests and a battery of diagnostic tests. He also started me on Carbidopa-Levidopa to help with my symptoms. With the medicine, I have good days and bad days. I have noticed a slight improvement in my symptoms.

I have a follow up appointment with my neurologist in July.