Are Parkinson's symptoms increased with stress?

Posted by esther589 @esther589, May 25 1:51am

I think my symptoms are increased when I feel stressed.
We currently have visitors staying close by and the pressure I feel to think about their needs every day as well as our own seems to be making my symptoms worse.
I've noticed it also when I go for hospital visits.
Do others experience this?

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esther589 | @esther589 | Jul 2 10:04am

I'm sorry to hear that you're having a bad day.
There will be better days.. I hope tomorrow will be one of them x

haaskencal | @haaskencal | Jul 3 8:43am

In reply to @coho222 "The gastroparesis I have, which is probably related to my Parkinson’s and getting Dilaudid injections from..." + (show)

@coho222
I have had Parkinson for 10 years & have had stomach issues & constipation most of the time. I switch to Vyalev June , 2025. The stomach issues & constipation are much better BUT Vyalev has other issues. The pump is about 2 pounds and is attached 24/7 but the vile of medication is 120 mg which lasts me 19 - 20 hours . As a result, I change the syringe at different times every day. There are many things I cannot or chose not to do because of the pump (e.g. swimming, working with equipment, yard work.

sdcz | @sdcz | Jul 3 10:20am

In reply to @goatgirl28 "having a tough time coping today. any encouraging words?" + (show)

@goatgirl28 Hang in, some days are more difficult than others! We have all been there -- giving you a big virtual hug!!!

meg17 | @meg17 | Jul 3 2:52pm

Very much so..

meg17 | @meg17 | Jul 3 2:55pm

In reply to @nova11723 "@coho222 Keep fighting! Sometimes this disease seems like it is dominating you, but then you can..." + (show)

@nova11723
We just hope for a little break in the tedium of pd and horrid symptoms..

goatgirl28 | @goatgirl28 | Jul 4 8:49am

In reply to @sdcz "@goatgirl28 Hang in, some days are more difficult than others! We have all been there --..." + (show)

@sdcz Thank you!

nova11723 | @nova11723 | Jul 4 9:38pm

In reply to @meg17 "@nova11723 We just hope for a little break in the tedium of pd and horrid symptoms.." + (show)

@meg17
Yeah, it becomes tedious at times, i.e. the cycle of being on during the day and off at night. Sometimes I want to delay taking medicine because I am sick of the cycle. Then I think of things that are worth living for and fight through the stiffness to start the day.

I am sorry to hear you have horrid symptoms, which i assume to be trouble swallowing and the like. I haven't had any experience with those kind of symptoms, but what does help is getting second and third opinions. When I know what is causing the issue and possible medication to address it, and it is not some mysterious serious symptom that will never go away, I find I can handle things better.

esther589 | @esther589 | Jul 8 11:25pm

In reply to @esther589 "@crazy4disney Thank you for sharing your experience. What other symptoms bother you when you are stressed?..." + (show)

@esther589
I can't always remember either. I know that I struggle with noise a and multiple people talking.

coho222 | @coho222 | Jul 9 7:38am

I started the vyalev yesterday so I don’t really notice anything yet. I stopped the Rytary Yesterday at the same time. My sleep still isn’t good. I slept great from 9 to 2am. And despite taking some muscle relaxers I am wide awake . Since 2….
Don’t you hATE it when all your reading about PD discusses how insomnia is affecting your brain….

barryl | @barryl | Jul 9 9:34am

My stress level goes off the chart when I'm dealing with insurance companies, the VA Healthcare system, and getting appointments for doctors, especially specialists, by both the insurance company or the VA.