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Originally Posted by Greenby
I'm not diagnosed, but the doctors keep saying Parkinson's. I'm only twenty years old. No one in my family can believe that this is happening, and everything seems like a nightmare. I'm trying to brace myself for the possibility of that diagnosis.
How did you deal with this? I'm trying to take things one day at a time, but it's not easy.
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Hi Greenby,
There are other possible causes of Parkinsonian symptoms, what is it that flags up PD to the docs, tremor ?,slow movement ? etc. A dat.scan may help if there is uncertainty.
If it is PD then young onset (20y old) is generally a slower progression and given the amount of interest from drug companies.health authorities etc the researchers are bound to come up with at least better meds before it gets difficult. Im in my 50's, was diagnosed in 2009 and Im only just starting the proper meds....and I feel ok.
But remember "it ain't over til the fat lady sings"
Keep in touch,if it is PD then the folk on this site are a God-send"
Keeping fingers & toes crossed for you.
Nigel