Dear J Denney
I've been told the presence of tremor is a more benign form of P.D. ie slower progression than when bradykinesia or akinesia is the main or most troublesome presenting symptom.
Listen to your neurologist, hopefully he/she has a special interest in Parkinsons. (U.S. they call them movement disorder specialists.)
As far as starting on medication goes levodopa (Sinemet) is the drug most likely to help. Dr may start you on a dopamine agonist but if you feel you're coping and getting through the day without the need for any drugs say so.
Many people (myself included) have had trouble with behavioural issues which can be traced to dopamine agonists. If you start to have any great changes in your personality tell Dr if he commences you on them.
Cheers,
Lee
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I have recently been tentatively diagnosed by a neurologist as having the
beginning stages of Parkinson's - tremors in right hand and arm. Some feeling
of instability and awkwardness of gait (not observed by physician, but felt
by me daily as unsteadiness). What can I expect in the next 6 months to a
year. I have a followup appointment in November. At this point no meds have
been prescribed and not further diagnostic tests are on the horizon beyond the
original screening exam done in my first appointment. Is there a "typical"
progression of the disease, either in increased symptoms or time frame for
further deterioration of motor skills?
I first noticed the tremor in February of this year and visited the
neurologist on the advice of my primary care physician in late August. Any advice
would be helpful. Thanks
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