First months

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@Zibi72, @penelope14, @Fabienne, @nick.williamx, @smith1629 would you be interested in telling us about your first months after the diagnosis ?

My first monhs after diagnosis:-

Dad had PD.  He was diagnosed when he was in his mid 50's.  He managed to continue to work until he retired at 65.  He was a solid man.

I knew that I had a problem at least 2 years before diagnosis.  The GP wouldn't believe me.  However, after continuously raising the issue with the GP, they referred me to the hospital for a DAT scan.

I knew what the result would be.

When I received the letter confirming PD, it was no shock.  It was just a case of starting meds and working out what works for me.

I am lucky because my family know about PD having researched it when Dad was diagnosed.

So, to summarise:-

No big shock

No family issues

Life continues as normal

 I was not surprised as dad also had parky after he retired.

aftrr trying tablets which upset stomach really badly I took no meds for nearly a year. Family were in denial. Am now on patches.

parky nurse very good , works with me.