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

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I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s January 2026. I have just started my journey.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 24 6:35pm

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Hi Don,
Welcome to Mayo Connect. I see that PD is a new diagnosis for you. When I was first diagnosed, I was having problems with balance, foot dragging, and a very soft voice. Once I began carbidopa/levodopa, the symptoms began to lessen. Physical therapy and a regular exercise program have helped to stabilize my symptoms.

Share, as you would like, the symptoms that resulted in a PD diagnosis. Have you begun treatment with medication or exercise, yet?

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