Hello - New member, 56 year old male, diagnosed with Parkinsons around two months ago.

Trying to find the right dosage of poisons, eh, I mean, medication, to stop the tremors without giving the extras, stuffy head, fatigue, weakness, grogginess...

Currently on 3 x 1mg ropinirole, temazepan to get 5 hours of sleep, 3 months in antibiotics for other issues

Glad to find this forum, don't have many people around to spill/share/commiserate/advise/be advised. (Trying not to overload my wife with worries.)

Trying to get acquainted with this new me, whoever he is...

Rob from North New Jersey, USA

Welcome. If you scroll down to health conditions M to Z there is a forum on Parkinson's.

Rob,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Click on the following forum, there you will find a group of caring friends to help you.

Parkinson's:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum34.html

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Thank you - Yes, have been reading as much as I can. Feels like the proverbial "drinking from a fire hose"

R.

Thank you. - R.

I'm from Virginia and I too have been diagnosed with Parkinson's. It can be very scary. There are many opinions about this disease, mine is hopeful that it brings recovery. I liked Don's reply below and agree that we can get better despite what the internet, other folks, or doctors might say. But it ain't easy! I'd love to keep in touch. I am new here too.