When you were initially diagnosed, what did your physician recommend? Did you try nutritional suppliments because you were afraid of meds? Did the physician not make any suggestions as to treatment?

What you might want to try is a team approach to your disease. Try contacting the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) or the American Parkinson Association (APA) to get a list of Parkinson focused (usually movement dis-order clinics) to be evaluated. These centers are staffed with Social Workers who recommend community resources (transportation issues, housekeeping, help to maintain independent living, etc.,) Movement Disorder Specialist (neurologist who specializes in Movement disorders,) Physical Therapist (exercise is strongly recommended,) Occupational therapist (makes recommendations on tools to make independent living easier to attain,) and a Speech Therapist (evaluates your speech problems and recommends exercises to improve your voice.)

These Parkinson centers also sponser Support Groups and classes like , Music Therapy, physical therapy oriented classes, (Yoga, Tai Chi, dance, etc.)

Sincerely,
Vicky Lynn