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Hello @dodeebug, and welcome to the Parkinson's support group on Mayo Connect. I see that PD is a recent diagnosis for you. If you care to share more, what symptoms led to this diagnosis? Were you having problems with balance, gait, or difficulty walking?

If you have been prescribed meds, have they been helpful? I'm also wondering if you have been referred for physical therapy? Regular physical exercise, along with medication, is important for all PD patients.

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post updates as it is convenient for you?

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Hi thanks for taking time to read about me and PD.
I am taking carbilevadopa and is helps with my left hand tremors.
I had no idea that i had PD. I go to a nerurologist fir Restless Legs and neuropathy in my feet. I take Ropinitrole for those problems.
Last year i woke up with my left leg numb and left hand was paralized. I called my docor and he thought i was hsving a stroke and told me to go immediately to hospital. I was given all kinds of test and after 3 days was told it was a nerve in my neck.
Going for my appointment for my legs doctor said no it was a stroke. I went for hand theraphy. My hand works now but much slower. And i have a limp.
I use a cane fot stability and if i take walks i use my walker.
I have not had a problem with falling but can no longer walk my dog. This i really miss as he a wonderful Border Collie mix.
Oh and i started having urinary problems wich i just blamed on old age. My primary doctor gave me a pill to help. Now i have read that more than likely it is csused by PD I use pads and remind myself to go to the bathroom about every hour. I'm sure thinking back i have had PD for sometime. I can't believe all the tests i have gone thru.
I also started going to a counselor to relieve some stress.
Hope all is good with you.
Regards a fellow PD
Caroline