I suspect I have Parkinson’s Disease

[Mr. Ed]

Both legs are extremely weak, cannot stand long. Neck & shoulders are stiff most of the time. I unconsciously rub my thumb and index finger together.

Most bothersome is I cannot stand up when exiting the pool wearing scuba gear. This may be just cause for scuba certification elimination.

My health continues to decline randomly with no pattern or predictably.

 

[Lewkat]

Have a doctor diagnose you. Self diagnosis never helped anyone.

 

[feywon]

Please talk to your doctor. Simple blood test can confirm or rule out Parkinson's. Then if it is not they can figure out what is the cause.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Have a doctor diagnose you. Self diagnosis never helped anyone.

Reached out to a neurologist for an appointment today. Waiting for a response.

 

[palides2021]

Is this the first time you noticed this? Or have you noticed other occurrences?

 

[win231]

If you're having tremors (as I sometimes do) remember that there are many types of tremors & they're not all Parkinson's.
Mine come & go & a doctor said that's known as "Essential Tremor" something different than Parkinson's.

 

[palides2021]

I also noticed an aunt of mine had something similar, and she lived next to an electric grid most of her life. Check your area to see if there's one around. Just a thought.

 

[Packerjohn]

Sorry Mr. Ed. That sounds like a raw deal as far as your health goes. A relative on my now deceased wife's side had Parkinson's so I know what you are talking about. Another friend of ours had it too. I figure there are 2 ways to die.

1. Fast with no warning (car accidents, planes, bombs)
2. Slow with plenty of time to get things in order (cancer, Parkinson's)

Besides seeing a doctor I would say get your life in order and just make everyday count. You like ice cream. Eat all you want everyday if that is what you want! Have a "last will and testament" is so important. I did my 1st one when I was 40 years old. I am now 75.5 so have redone my will several times. Just some advice.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Sorry to hear that Me.Ed, I'm glad you're making an appointment and I wish you well.

 

[Bellbird]

Sorry to hear that Mr. Ed. I wish you well.

 

[Tish]

Wait till you have confirmation from a doctor, fingers crossed.