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Originally Posted by Niggs (Post 1181035)

Hi Grace,

Stress is can be like kryptonite to someone with Parki's. I can yo-yo from fairly normal to statue in minutes. When my wife was diagnosed with oral cancer 2y ago I was'nt prepared mentally, I got up and froze,nearly falling flat on my face......I don't usually have a problem with freezing.
It is my belief that some forms of PD are caused by long term chronic stress.
Another thing is Parki symptoms are made worse when other health issues arise. I must warn you Grace getting the correct drug regime sometimes takes a while and the side effects can be unpleasant. Having said that they 'do' work so try be patient . Despite his health isssues your dad still gets out,does diy etc he sounds like a fighter and will no doubt cope with PD.
The love and concern your posts reveal tells me an amasing dad has an amasing daughter...what a team ! look out Mr Parkinson.

Nigel

Interesting, because yes, he was a bit stressed at the time. We were doing some DIY together and that's always been a flash point when you can't understand the stupid instructions (ha!). The tension level was a bit high, and that's when I noticed this huge transformation. Later on, he seemed fine though. He is a fighter indeed! He's actually a preacher and preached in church today on the subject of not being beaten by what life throws at you.

I just reassured the rest of the family that this is a teething problem and a wobble on our road to adjustment. I am really pleased that he doesn't seem to notice it though. He's aware of it but it doesn't bug him. That's great (in my book, anyway).