Hello!
I strongly agree with question 1 and 2.   stress is what brings out my symptoms
ten fold.  I do much better on weekends and holidays, sleep better too.   I was
diagnosed 3 years ago and am still working in the secretarial field in Canada.
My boss found out about my illness when I couldn't take minutes anymore or use
the mouse fast enough.  Talk about stress!!  I find exercises  and stretches
very helpfull and also walking.  My family wants me to stop working and enjoy
life as they say.

Brigitte
55/53/52

pike wrote:

> Hi All
>
> I've recently subscribed to this list and think that all this communication
> taking place is great.
> Hopefully some of you may be able to help me out as I am seeking information
> about work related stress and it's affect on people with Parkinson's.  I was
> diagnosed 7 years ago and am very interested in how others have experienced
> the impact of their work on their symptoms and what help they have had from
> treatments.
>
> I would like to hear your opinion on:
> 1. Whether you agree that stress makes the symptoms of Parkinson's worse
>  - please respond with one of the following:
> Strongly Agree, Agree,  Disagree,       Strongly Disagree
>
> 2. Have you found any relief from exercise or massage or chiropractic -
> which one and how would you rate it:
> Strongly Agree, Agree,  Disagree,       Strongly Disagree
>
> If you would like to also give some more feedback or information then that
> would be appreciated.
>
> In your response, please let me know if you are a PWP(Person with
> Parkinson's), carer or working in the medical field.
> If you are a PWP, how long ago were you diagnosed and for how long have you
> been able to keep working and an idea of what type of work you do.
>
> Thank you very much for your input,
>
> Abe     (52/46)
>
> PS....Could you please include the name of the country you currently live
> in...