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

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Joe from Raleigh, NC. First symptoms ~ age 60 (4 yrs ago) w/ difficulty typing on phone and brushing teeth in am.. now 4 yrs later mainly just a shake or rattle as I call it in my right hand when I am walking and some while sitting but less noticeable.

I am interested in potential therapies (PT, and/or Pharma) that can reduce or slow disease progression (like everyone else on this site I am sure)

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 13 7:33pm

Hello @joeraleigh, and welcome to the Parkinson's support group on Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds like you have been dealing with these symptoms for several years now. Have you met with a movement disorder specialist regarding your symptoms?

There are many medications and Physical Therapy programs that can help with PD symptoms. Here is some information about the importance of exercise, from the Parkinson's Foundation website:
--https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/exercise

The physical therapy program that is effective for treating PD patients is called Big and Loud.

Has any medication or physical therapy been prescribed for you?

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