Living with Parkinson's Disease - Meet others & come say hi

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Dec 8, 2016

Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet people living with Parkinson's or caring for someone with Parkinson's. Let's learn from each other and share stories about living well with Parkinson's, coping with the bumps and offering tips.

Chances are you'll to be greeted by fellow member and volunteer patient Mentor, Teresa (@hopeful33250), when you post to this group.

We look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.
Let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Parkinson's Disease Support Group.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 26, 2021

In reply to @mshad69 "Yes I am on medication I also went to physical therapy and I think the exercise..." + (show)

Hello @mshad69,

I am glad to hear that you are now on medication and have had physical therapy. Have these treatments helped you?

What type of symptoms do you currently have with Parkinson's? I' thinking of things like foot-dragging, difficulties walking, etc.?

mshad69 | @mshad69 | Apr 25, 2021

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @mshad69, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD) a number of years ago. If you..." + (show)

Yes I am on medication I also went to physical therapy and I think the exercise program they gave me is very good

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 25, 2021

In reply to @mshad69 "73 year old wit parkinsons wants to chat with others in With partkinson" + (show)

Hello @mshad69,

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD) a number of years ago.

If you are comfortable sharing more, what are your main symptoms of PD? Do you have problems with walking, speech, balance, falls, etc."? Have you been prescribed any medications yet?

One of the most important ways to keep yourself from being disabled is exercise. Try to find an exercise program that you enjoy. There are exercise programs specifically for people with PD. Here is a link to a Youtube video with one of them, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNWqyKluZgg&t=107s

mshad69 | @mshad69 | Apr 24, 2021

73 year old wit parkinsons wants to chat with others in With partkinson

mshad69 | @mshad69 | Apr 24, 2021

In reply to @mshad69 "Diagnosed with Parkinson’s about the 8 months ago. I am 73 married and love to travel..." + (show)

Biggest concern is what does the future hold for me?

mshad69 | @mshad69 | Apr 24, 2021

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @mshad69, welcome to the Parkinson's group. You will meet many helpful and supportive members here..." + (show)

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s about the 8 months ago. I am 73 married and love to travel hoping I can continue to trvel

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 24, 2021

In reply to @mshad69 "Hi just looking to chat with others who have parkinsons" + (show)

Hi @mshad69, welcome to the Parkinson's group. You will meet many helpful and supportive members here like @hopeful33250 @sherrieshe @oldsalt1947 @ggopher @farmerleebs @pspt @edschickel @johnjames and more.

While we wait for others to join the conversation, why don't you tell me a bit more about yourself, Mshad? When were you diagnosed? Are you on any treatment? How are you doing today? What is your biggest concern?

mshad69 | @mshad69 | Apr 24, 2021

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @oldsalt1947. Happy to welcome you here in the Parkinson's Disease group on Mayo Connect. Do..." + (show)

Hi need to chat diagnosed about 6 month ago

mshad69 | @mshad69 | Apr 24, 2021

Hi just looking to chat with others who have parkinsons

bastiles | @bastiles | Apr 19, 2021

Can you give us referrals for housing for people who are on a fixed income and need some place to stay while going through the Mayo Clinic in Rochester?