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In reply to the discussion: I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. [View all]Clouds Passing
(6,382 posts)48. Exercise, especially tai chi for balance, yoga, mix it up, stay with it daily.
        Im surrounding you with love and light. ❤️🔥 Practice that daily.
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        That's very rough; you have my sympathy.   As someone who works on the forefront of drug development...
        NNadir
        Nov 2024
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        Now that's hard for anyone to hear. As NNadir said in a previous post, there is definitely hope.
        BComplex
        Nov 2024
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        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 2024
        #20
      
        
        Thank you. I'm definitely getting the best care available -- my wife.
        LastLiberal in PalmSprings
        Nov 2024
        #45
      
        
        Getting the diagnosis is a shock. It takes time to get oriented to the new reality.
        Easterncedar
        Nov 2024
        #22
      
        
        Thank you for your kind words and suggested support resources.
        LastLiberal in PalmSprings
        Nov 2024
        #47
      
        
        Fight it!  My local news did a story about a boxing program for Parkinsons patients.
        tanyev
        Nov 2024
        #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 2024
        #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 2024
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        Exercise, especially tai chi for balance, yoga, mix it up, stay with it daily.
        Clouds Passing
        Nov 2024
        #48