[lou_lou]

I was dxd in 1994 finally, in those days they only believed this was a elderly
persons illness so my calculations sayy way over 10...

Bless your hearts ♥ ♥ ♥'s

[AnnT2]

That makes 13 years.
Ann

[dbiker2]

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[reverett123]

Nine and a half years.
Tremor from 1992.

[Stitcher]

1994...symptoms back to 1988

Yep, I was told by a general practice neurologist that PD was just for old people, then he rose from behind his desk and said, "this is what PD looks like." He then preceded to walk stooped with a shuffle.

I NEVER returned to that office again!!

Why do you ask Tena? Just curious.

[Ronhutton]

Also wondered why the question, alone it does not mean much. More useful if we added symptoms and stage of progression. I have suggested before we put date of diagnosis on our profile.
Dbiker2, you beat us all by a long way, how are you doing, what are your symptoms, 29 years is awesome.
After 18 years, My main problem is walking. Even medicated, I shuffle and can't turn around. My "off" is worse after my meds wear off, than it was before I took my meds, if you can understand what I mean. In the mornings, unmedicated, I can shower, dress and go down and put the dog out etc.
However, when I have taken my meds, if they wear off before I take more, I am jelly, could not do anything. Does anyone else find this?
On the positive side, I still drive, go on demanding holidays, (Venice by Orient Express this June), do yoga every week, and maintain a half acre garden.
Ron

[Dottie]

I first heard "parkinsons"in the early 80s when living in Houston.

[jinglelady4]

symptoms at age 36 in 1987, diagnosed in 1988. 22 years of battle.

[GregD]

Ten years for me.

symptoms noticed in 1997 dx'ed in 1999 at 40 years old

GregD

[Geoann]

Hi..back in the fold again....a.k.a.GeorgeAnn. Diagnosed 10 years ago in October, but symptomatic before that. Still learning about Mr. P.and praying for a cure. Having knee surgery Friday so please keep me in your thoughts. Thanks