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Living with Parkinson's Disease - Meet others & come say hi

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Hi, I'm 76 and recently diagnosed with PD. Finding this new diagnosis very hard to come to terms with. I have many symptoms and am responding to carv-levodopa. Looking forward to hints and suggestions on how to live with and cope with Parkinsons. Thanks.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 31 1:55pm

Hello @janboke and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. I think all of us had a difficult time accepting our PD diagnosis. I'm glad to hear that the medication has helped you. In addition to the medication, activity is also important.

I would encourage you to get involve with an exercise program. Your doctor can probably refer you to physical therapy especially geared to Parkinson's patients.
If you look on YouTube, you can also find chair exercises for Parkinson's.

What symptoms are the most bothersome for you now?

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