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Possible Parkinson’s Disease Misdiagnosis?
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@hopeful33250 Hello! and thank you for your response to the links to further information. It is a situaton where I keep waiting for PD to "happen". I have no tremors. My gait is an 8 on a sale from 1 - 10. I do have an issue with balance, but will be 79 this week. But none of the "internal" symptoms I have read about have occurred. Not on medication. No real problems with fine motor tasks, buttons etc . .
So, I really don't even have much in the way of Parkinsonisms. Please don't think I diminish those with significant issues with PD: I am in a boxing class with men and women who are significantly advanced in their sympoms. I see the loads they carry, I guess I just wonder when my turn is.
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@theirishfolk
I do understand your concerns. My PD symptoms are somewhat similar in that I have no tremors; however, I do have balance and gait problems when I am fatigued, especially in the late afternoon and evening. Keeping active is important and should help lessen symptoms and keep you mobile.
I am also involved in an exercise center devoted exclusively to Parkinson's patients, and I always see people far more advanced in this disease, and it makes me wonder when my symptoms may worsen.
I suppose it is important to be grateful for the place where we are and to enjoy life to the fullest. You mention taking a boxing class. Are you involved in any other exercise programs?