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In reply to the discussion: I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. [View all]LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,965 posts)17. Thank you.
Hope is what I'm trying to hang on to. If not for me, then my wife. This is going to be harder on her than me. I can't imagine the pain she'll feel watching the person she loves deteriorating. That's the one thing that makes me sad.
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That's very rough; you have my sympathy. As someone who works on the forefront of drug development...
NNadir
Nov 2
#9
Now that's hard for anyone to hear. As NNadir said in a previous post, there is definitely hope.
BComplex
Nov 2
#14
I'm so sorry. I don't know much about treatment of the disease but I hope you can get the best care possible.
LymphocyteLover
Nov 2
#20
Thank you. I'm definitely getting the best care available -- my wife.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Nov 2
#45
Getting the diagnosis is a shock. It takes time to get oriented to the new reality.
Easterncedar
Nov 2
#22
Fight it! My local news did a story about a boxing program for Parkinsons patients.
tanyev
Nov 2
#25
OMG. I am so sorry to hear this. The only thing I can say is that they are coming up with such amazing
ratchiweenie
Nov 2
#31
I'm so so sorry. I wish the best for you. I have MS and I empathize with you. I have been taking NAC as a supplement
LiberalLoner
Nov 2
#35
Exercise, especially tai chi for balance, yoga, mix it up, stay with it daily.
Clouds Passing
Nov 2
#48