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In reply to the discussion: I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. [View all]markie
(22,925 posts)3. aw fuck...
sorry.... my 1st real thought... I hate diagnoses that alter our life... just got one myself and I'm there with ya
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That's very rough; you have my sympathy. As someone who works on the forefront of drug development...
NNadir
Nov 2
#9
Now that's hard for anyone to hear. As NNadir said in a previous post, there is definitely hope.
BComplex
Nov 2
#14
I'm so sorry. I don't know much about treatment of the disease but I hope you can get the best care possible.
LymphocyteLover
Nov 2
#20
Thank you. I'm definitely getting the best care available -- my wife.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Nov 2
#45
Getting the diagnosis is a shock. It takes time to get oriented to the new reality.
Easterncedar
Nov 2
#22
Fight it! My local news did a story about a boxing program for Parkinsons patients.
tanyev
Nov 2
#25
OMG. I am so sorry to hear this. The only thing I can say is that they are coming up with such amazing
ratchiweenie
Nov 2
#31
I'm so so sorry. I wish the best for you. I have MS and I empathize with you. I have been taking NAC as a supplement
LiberalLoner
Nov 2
#35
Exercise, especially tai chi for balance, yoga, mix it up, stay with it daily.
Clouds Passing
Nov 2
#48