WELCOME, Tom. You have come to a good place for support and info from
other pwp(people w/parkinson's). This group helped me out after being dx
in Nov 97 at age 47. My symptoms included a left arm that wouldnt swing
when I walked and neck/lft shldr/left arm stiffness and pain.
Are you seeing a neurologist experienced in dealing with Parkinson's? A
mds(movement disorders specialist) is the best choice for most pwp. Good
luck finding out how to eliminate the pain you mention. I have pain in my
effected left side arm/shldr periodically and massage, heat and rest from
overuse are the beest therapiees I have found.
Jeanette Fuhr 49present age/47age diagnosed/44?probable age of lst symptoms
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From: Thomas Hosie <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Introduction
Date: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 7:48 PM
Hi,
I'm Tom.
In Oct. of 97 at age 36, I first noticed my left foot shaking while on the
operating table for corporal tunnel surgery on my left hand. The shaking
was slight, so I ignored it for a few months.
I was diagnosed with Parkinson in Feb. 98. at age 36.
Started taking Elderprel.
Went for second opinion and switched doctors. The new doctor took me off
Elderprel to try various other drugs, Amanatine, Mirapex, Sinemet CR.
I currently take:
7am: .5 mg Mirapex, 1.5 pills of Sinemet CR 50-200, Vit. C & E
11am: .5 mg Mirapex, 1.5 pills of Sinemet CR 50-200, Vit. C & E
4pm: 1.5 pills of Sinemet CR 50-200
10pm: 1 mg Mirapex, 1.5 pills of Sinemet CR 50-200, Vit. C & E
My left foot/leg shakes the most, my left hand is starting to shake. But my
pain is my left buttocks, which can really hurt. So much so that I would
rather stand then sit.
I have seen a physical therapist with no luck and a massage therapist, also
no luck in reliving the pain.
So, thats my intoduction.
Enjoy!
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