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Are Parkinson's symptoms increased with stress?
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Aug 19 5:32pm | Replies (70)Comment receiving replies
@nova11723 I don't go out because sitting in the car is painful and I don't want to be away when I need to curl up on the floor. Being with the goats does not cause PD but I need to be alert and be able to carry 50# of feed and 67# hay bales. Right now I can't even walk to the barn. The issue of being on the farm is the chemicals. Most of us have heard about RoundUp but there are other chemicals some hay growers and feed producers use and I am exposed to them second hand. Don't even get me started on corn. Right now I can't even walk to the barn.
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@goatgirl28
A devastating situation for you. This disease takes so much from us but I encourage you to remain hopeful. I was using a wheelchair most of the time last year but now I am able to walk short distances without pain. It enables me to go to the grocery store and walk from the car a short distance. I can sometimes drive but I recognize when I don't have the capacity and find other solutions.
All small victories but I'm grateful for them.
I hope you find your way to some small victories that might give you hope for some bigger ones in the future.
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@goatgirl28
I’m sorry to have made you discuss this painful situation. I wish there was medication that could help you walk and not have pain in the car. I’ll share that the car is an anxious place for me; not.painful, but mentally challenging. Requip also helped a lot with my movement, but of course, your situation is different. Again, sorry.