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Linda , on may 5, 1996 wrote:, > >My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 46 also; that was >3 years ago. However, sometimes I question that diagnosis, as he does >not (and did not) exhibit tremors at all; also, unlike many PD patients, he >actually is in a great deal of muscle/joint pain...I sometimes wonder if >he hasn't been misdiagnosed. It's not that I'm trying to "bury my head >in the sand", as I realize there could be much worse diagnoses/disorders; >but much of the time the medicine (Sinimet in moderate doses) has many >side effects and doesn't seem to kill the pain for long. Anyway, I've >been going to our local PD Support group, and I'm glad to have the chance >there and here on the e-mail lists to learn all I can about this, >especially about the latest research. > >My husband, Ed, at 49 still commutes 46 miles to his job at a nuclear >power plant every day and loves to hunt; just this week (turkey season) >he got a 24.5 lb wild turkey. > >Best wishes to all...I too would enjoy hearing (especially) from people >with younger onset of PD. > > I am 53 ,and was diagnosed at age 45, I have never had tremor but there us no doubt about the diagnosis. I, would , however seek a second opinion. There is much help on this list. PD is not the end of the world. David L. Moreland