Hello @shar1438, I would like to welcome you to the Parkinson's discussion at Mayo Connect. I can certainly understand your fears. When first diagnosed (after many years of symptoms and not getting a proper diagnosis) I was relieved but also fearful for the future. I would suggest that when someone offers you a "horror story" that you kindly ask them to stop. Remember that each person's response to the treatment for Parkinson's is different and someone else's story will not be the same as your own.

I'm really glad to hear that you have been exercising, that is great!! If you don't mind sharing more, what type of meds have been suggested to treat your Parkisnon's?