-----Original Message----- From: Bonnie Cunningham, R.N. <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 4:14 PM Subject: (PD) Re: Hi Comiserating Thanks Bonnie I needed that. It helped . Russell. >how long we have been showing signs Of PD>> >Very often, the symptoms of Parkinson's are not recognized early on, or >they are attributed to other ailments or on the aging process itself. >Sometimes, it's not until a cluster of symptoms occur, or until the obvious >tremor appears that a person with Parkison's will seek diagnosis. > ><<<Another.What are the symptoms.>>>> >The Cardinal symptoms include Tremor, Rigidity (stiffness), Bradykinesia >(slow movement) and Postural Instability (being unsteady, or falling). >Additional symptoms include gait disturbances, speech and swallowing >difficulties, depression, dementia and episodes of freezing. There can be a >wide variety of additional symptoms such as dermatological (skin)changes, >blood pressure changes, sexual difficulty pain and dexterity difficulties. > ><<<<How far back do we go without the feeling [ Ha ] is this a >legitimate Symptom, Or was something else causing it?>>>> >As stated above, people often do not seek treatment early on. Some people >have been misdiagnosed and some people have been told their symptoms are >all psychological! > >With all the health problems and difficulties you've encountered, it is a >shame you were not diagnosed in a more timely manner. I'm wondering if >some of your symptoms were overlooked or attributed to the acute illnesses >you were battling. > >It sounds as though you have a wonderful fighting spirit! I think a true >"lady" would be more than glad to have you!! With all that you've endured, >and with what I imagine is a gleam in your eye, who could resist? > >It's okay to be angry for a period of time, but try keep it positively >directed. Staying angry enough to fight the challenges that Parkinson's >brings can be positive. > >Take care! > >Bonnie Cunningham, R.N. >NPF > > >Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:44:10 -0500 >From: R Hoover <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: Hi Comiserating > > >-Since being accepted for the PD listserve have mostly just lurked around. >Now I guess I have some questions too. > First one is about how long we have been showing signs Of PD > Another.What are the symptoms. > How far back do we go without the feeling [ Ha ] is this a >legitimate Symptom, Or was something else causing it? > I was officially Diagnosed with PD about 3 years ago. > One DR. said NO all you have is intentional tremors. A neurologist agree >with me that I did indeed have it. > In 1990 I had 4 bypasses put in.In 1991 I had a heart attack I have >added Eczema , Raynauds Decease, had colon cancer removed and lost my wife >to kidney cancer. I shake I tell people that I must be a Quaker. I think I >am losing my mind, my balance is poor, with some of these things going back >10 years ago or possibly 15 years . I have come to the opinion that it takes >much longer for someone to finally believe we have some things. > I am on 25/100 sin. 3 times a day. 1/2mg Mirapex 3 times a day. Plus my >blood pressure medicine. > If this this PD is going to destroy me It is going to have to fight like >H*** .. > Oh yes I am 73 years old . do you think that any lady would have me ? >Angry ? You better believe it !! >