Just found out today that my mom has Parkinson's disease. My sister and I have known for several months that something was wrong, but only found out today.

Have any of you had family/friends with Parkinson's that care to share what sequence of events are sure to follow?

I hear there are a lot of really great experimental treatments out there for it, I'd have her ask her doctors about them, inquire and check around.

Shame to hear that, best of luck to her.

Yeah, there's a decent amount to do for it, but it's still a progressive disease no matter how you slice it.

The other thing to keep in mind that it isn't just a movement disorder, so she'll need some extra care in that regard, as far as mood and cognitive disturbances.

Make sure she has proper supports where she lives, like railing, lack of stairs, "friction paper" (have no idea what it's called) in areas of risk, no loose carpets, etc. She should definitely have a rail in the shower. She should stay active as well, and not let this defeat her activities of daily life. A positive outlook can be just as important as medical treatment.

Truth be told, the wiki article is good enough as far as what to expect.

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Start writing your congressman and senator about stem cell research. My grandfather suffered from Parkinson's. The scariest part of the disease is that some studies show that it's hereditary and generally skips a generation between carriers.

Vin Diesel once had Parkinson's, but he shook it off.

Man, that's too bad. Hopefully you can find something good to combat it since you caught it early. How old is she?

Yes. Google tutorials on how to write persuasive essays, too, and incorporate those factors into your letter.

She's 73 (older than your grandmothers I bet!). We discussed that it was possible that she would die of old-age before Parkinson's.

That would be good if it can be done. That must be pretty hard though, even if she is that age.

You are in your thirties now right?

73? Wow, that's pretty young. My grandfather is 93.

I'm 18. Do the math.












Ha! Yeah, I'm in my 30s.

No reason not to get behind what may effectively cure the disease. Especially considering the genetic link that it holds.

My grandfather has had if for decades now. He's 94 and doing very well. He shakes a lot though.

My grandmother is almost 90.

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