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At 09:57 AM 10/5/02 -0400, you wrote: >Hello all, I used to fall a lot ,then i started walking with a cane. as far as being able to predict how fast a particular person's PD is going to progress. I dont think any of us can predict the progresion of the disease. I have been a Parkie for about 15 years. Ijust take one day at a time and thank the Lord for each new day that comes along. It is important to keep active. I personally walk a lot. > >I've just been diagnosed with PD last week, and I have some questions about >what to expect. > >I developed a tremor in my left hand about 6 months ago; also, my balance >has been off for several years, and within the last few months I've begun to >have problems with stumbling when I walk, falling (or almost falling) often. >Are all these symptoms of PD? Also, what about pain? I've had severe pain >in my left forearm (the same side with the tremor), and it feels like muscle >sprain--but just won't get better. OFten, when I'm resting and not using my >arm, the throbbing is terrible--and lifting heavy items is very painful. >I've also been choking more lately. Are these PD problems? If so, any >predictions on what I can expect my future to bring--predictions on the >progression of the PD? > >I've just started taking Mirapex, and am on a low dosage now. I've not >noticed any change on the Mirapex--no side effects either. Any of you >familiar with MIrapex? > >I live alone way out in the country, and to be honest I'm afraid now of >falling at home sometime and not being able to get up. Now it's almost >impossible to get up when I'm sitting in a chair, unless I have some way to >pull myself up. And I fear choking on food when I'm alone. Any >suggestions? Or am I worrying too much? > >Any input on what I can expect would be appreciated. > >Maggie Mauney > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] >In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > Yours and His David L. MORELAND ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn