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Living with Parkinson's Disease - Meet others & come say hi
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I'm new here so hope I don't make too many mistakes!
Not sure what the reason I have PD or exactly what caused it. At least for some reason the neurologist I was seeing says that is what I have.
One of my biggest problems is memory or lack of it! Another problem is what I guess I would call gastric, won't go it to details at this point.
The doctor has put me on an exercise program three times a day, basically a set of stretches and walking. No meds at this point and my next appointment is sometime in May.
Mornings are the worst for me. I used to be a guy who could get up at 5:30am and snow blow drive(in winter here in NY) before going to work then come home and do it again when I got home. I understand that as I turned 76 today that might be too much to expect but even a couple years ago I could still manage that and still have energy to do other work.
Now just doing my stretching things are a struggle in morning, late after noon not as bad.
I'll stop right here for now and see if I can be sure to know how to post this!
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@kshansen
I too am new to this. I've been told that exercise is key to keeping symptoms at bay. when I exercise, I have found that to be the case. I just need to keep at it. Also, I was told to see a movement disorder specialist. I had my first "meeting" last week via zoom and my first in person is in 2 weeks. good luck and try to stay active---but don't shovel any snow
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Hello @kshansen and welcome to the Parkinson's support group on Mayo Clinic Connect. Most of us with a PD diagnosis do not know what caused it. I can understand your struggle with energy.
When I was first diagnosed, I had problems walking, balance problems, and foot dragging. Have you had any movement symptoms or tremors? Did your neurologist suggest trying any medications in the near future to help?