[Shadiyah]

well you all know that I have MS so that is not new and I am still taking Copaxone without a problem so far.

The new news is they just DX my hubby with Parkinson's and although I have been seeing a change in him for 7 yrs now he is just now wanting to hear it. from what I can read he just maybe at stage 3 now. they prescribe him Requip and will not be getting a MRI until August.

I am trying to find out how fast these stages can go. I have posted in their thread but I just felt the need to update.

[Lynn]

Hi there

I am so sorry to hear about this. After your recent diagnosis, this must be a major blow to both of you. I just don't get how life can be so unfair, and I am sure that you are feeling the same way, here's hoping that you will get lots of support and caring from the other forum as well as this one.

It makes a huge difference I think when you know that you are not the only one going through these nasty things and the support, information and insights of others can be hugely beneficial.

Sending you both hugs and best wishes - my MS doctor also specialises in Parkinsons and I think they are making major headway in the research and treatment. I hope, for both of you that science and medical advancement will ease your burdens.

Lyn (one each)

[NurseNancy]

i'm so sorry to hear this news about your dh.
i don't know anything about parkinson's.
i believe most neuros tx both illnesses.

i hope the tx's help your husband.
i'm sending healing prayers your ways.

[SallyC]

So sorry to hear the news, Shadi. I will add him to my
daily prayers and hope that the Requip helps him and he
doesn't progress so much. This has to be very hard on you.
Please take care of yourself..

[Debbie D]

Sorry to hear the news of DH's dx...but now they can get going on slowing down progression.
Requip is great for the periodic limb movements. Carbidopa-levidopa also helps increase dopamine transmission in the brain.
They're also doing a lot of brain stimulation to help with nerve enervation.

I hope that your DH is proactive in the fight...there is much on the horizon for Parkinson's patients.

Take care of yourself, too though...you both have a hard hand to deal with...