Anyone else learned had PD after anxiety, depression, panic attacks?

KATHYST, Hi I just joined this group, to see how everyone manages there
Tremors I have Had ET(essential tremors) since I was 18 I am now 81, I can
tell you from my heart it does not get better as you get older, it gets really
bad and very hard to handle. I do more cleaning up after myself, because my
hands and arms shake really bad.When I cook it is a mess as I go along.
I lost my writing 3 years ago. I have tried all the meds nothing really helps, I do
take Propranolol 10mg in the morning with 0.5 mg of Klonopin and it helps me
to a point. the best thing that helps me is 2 glasses of wine at dinner, my hands
stop shaking for about 4 hours and I can Knit.
When you say your tremor is at rest, I don't believe you have ET. check it out, because it never rests.

Yes I experienced very severe depression and anxiety 3 years before my diagnosis in2011. It was so confusing that I had suddenly gotten so depressed and unable to sleep.

Thank you so much. This kind of info is so helpful for any one who may be dealing with progressive illnesses, but choose not to give into it! I am very interested in hearing more about VoxxLife. The best to you ma dear!

I have found that when I recommend VoxxLife people think it's a scam or I am trying to sell it. I have nothing to do with VoxxLife except to use it and it has made a difference in my elderly friends and myself with pain and balance. I was an RN and I like looking for medical answers.
My husband with Parkinson's had terrible pain in his abdominal area. Nothing stopped it; not even hernia surgery. It turned out he was having migraines of the gut. Parkinson's is thought to start in the gut.

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I'm 81, a widow now. I love life! I survived breast cancer a few years ago. I have a lot to be thankful for. I'll try to send the VoxxLife info. Three of my friends use it for balance and pain in their feet.I don't sell it. I found out about it on my Mayo neuropathy site.

Thanks for your feedback. Not sure if VoxxLife will help me or not. I will ask my neurologist about it. To add to my medical background, in the last 3 years, I have had Covid, Vertigo, Cervical Stenosis Surgery, relieving nerve pain (with metal plate inserted to support 5-7 vertibraes, Bronchitis, Sleep Apnea, both shoulder dislocations, swallowing disorder, Planters Fasciitis, Rotator Cuff Tear, Tendonitis etc. etc.
I am not complaining, nor is it anything to brag about! Simply saying that I will continue loving life, loving people and I will continue fighting until I have no air left in me. I am blessed every day, as I continue doing my part in attempting to out-progress this so-called progressive disease! I am a believer in a "Higher Power", and I am very spiritual in a very "Stoic" manner!
So, all I have remaining to say is, keep the faith; fight the battle; and never give in! Look forward to all of the daily favors that will surely come your way every morning, upon your waking up!

I think you are lucky to still be able to enjoy sex. My husband couldn't do it, though he could think about it.
I have neuropathy and poor balance. I take a patch from VoxxLife that has helped my balance a lot and I'm now able to tromp around on uneven surfaces. I wish I'd known about it when he was alive to see if he would have been more stable, It also helps me with things like hip pain.

Well, I am 80 years old; diagnosed with Parkinsons 5-6 years ago. I do not have any tremors, but my speech is horrible; I am extremely tired every day, forcing myself out of the house everyday to work out or socialize . My falling down frequently is my biggest concern.
I am taking Carbadopa/Levadopa 4 times per day, and eventhough I do not have a willing sexual wife, I am still practicing masterbation almost daily. So, I guess I am questioning the doctor's statement re: having sex means you do not have Parkinsons. Can someone explain further? thanks...

You mention that you had Essential Tremor, and that is what caught my eye. There have been studies done by the NIH that say someone with Essential Tremor is 4 times more likely to eventually be diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I have had Essential Tremor for 10 years and the loss of sense of smell. Lately the tremor is at rest, not simply when in motion, so I’m getting a little concerned. I see a Neurologist annually, take Propranolol, and exercise daily. I don’t know of a family history of either disorder. Sometimes I wonder if people who have careers and hobbies that require constant handwork are more susceptible to Essential Tremor. My doctor said there haven’t been studies to answer that. Good luck to you!