Jenren,

A few things I would add to Jim's thoughtful comments. One, getting to the right doctor makes a critical difference. In particular, a movement disorders specialist is typically best suited to treat PD patients...this is a specialty within neurology and worth seeking out if you haven't already seen one. (65% of PD never see a specialist---this effects care outcomes and even ultimately effects progress in research for new treatments).

You will surely continue to find useful resource suggestions from others here but I might offer the newly relaunched Michael J. Fox Foundation web site as one to explore? We worked to deepen the information for newly diagnosed patients as well as information about living with PD. From our homepage, go to Understanding Parkinson's and you can poke around there.

Finally, I know I'm biased but I would suggest you read one of Michael Fox's books (if not now...down the road). Patients and family members regularly comment to me that they find his brand of coping and optimism helpful. Lucky Man and Always Looking Up are both good reads.

Hope these suggestions help.

Debi Brooks
MJFF