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46. Thank you. Your words are encouraging and informative.
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 07:48 PM
Nov 2

I'll check it out -- especially voice therapy. My sister died from PD, and during the last year her voice was so weak we used an amplifier to hear her.

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I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. [View all] LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 OP
I have no words of wisdom, but hope displacedvermoter Nov 2 #1
Thank you. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #17
I'm so very sorry to hear that DarthDem Nov 2 #2
Thank you for the encouraging words and information. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #7
You are so, so, so very welcome. DarthDem Nov 2 #38
aw fuck... markie Nov 2 #3
Those were my exact words when the doctor gave me the news. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #15
Sorry to hear, a difficult thing to be told bucolic_frolic Nov 2 #4
Oh, sweetie crickets Nov 2 #5
I am so sorry to hear that jfz9580m Nov 2 #6
Research online SheltieLover Nov 2 #8
That's very rough; you have my sympathy. As someone who works on the forefront of drug development... NNadir Nov 2 #9
Are you eligible for deep-brain stimulation surgery? True Dough Nov 2 #10
60 Minutes did a great story on this. The results are miraculous. Native Nov 2 #36
I have a colleague who found people who had cured their Parkinson's MadameButterfly Nov 2 #11
I'll check these resources out. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #39
Not everyone is open, so it's great that you are MadameButterfly Nov 2 #52
(((hugs))) samnsara Nov 2 #12
Wow. Sorry for the news. 70sEraVet Nov 2 #13
Now that's hard for anyone to hear. As NNadir said in a previous post, there is definitely hope. BComplex Nov 2 #14
DUers are empathetic, knowledgeable and supportive. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #40
I'm so sorry. When you feel like discussing, I'd like to sinkingfeeling Nov 2 #16
I'm pretty open about stuff like this. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #41
This is treatable and manageable with medications.... FarPoint Nov 2 #18
This is a great time to be alive, medically. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #42
I am so sorry to hear this... Trueblue Texan Nov 2 #19
what are Big and Loud exercises? LymphocyteLover Nov 2 #21
LSVT Big and LSVT Loud are great physical therapy programs Easterncedar Nov 2 #23
They are copyrighted but... Trueblue Texan Nov 3 #62
Thank you for your encouraging words. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #44
I'm so sorry. I don't know much about treatment of the disease but I hope you can get the best care possible. LymphocyteLover Nov 2 #20
Thank you. I'm definitely getting the best care available -- my wife. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #45
Getting the diagnosis is a shock. It takes time to get oriented to the new reality. Easterncedar Nov 2 #22
Thank you. Your words are encouraging and informative. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #46
It was amazing to hear my guy's voice after an appointment Easterncedar Nov 2 #50
Hugs to you, my friend. HeartsCanHope Nov 2 #24
Thank you for your kind words and suggested support resources. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2 #47
Fight it! My local news did a story about a boxing program for Parkinsons patients. tanyev Nov 2 #25
That really sucks Horse with no Name Nov 2 #26
What a great list of information. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 3 #59
I'm sorry cate94 Nov 2 #27
That sucks. Dear_Prudence Nov 2 #28
Keep on keepin on. Hope22 Nov 2 #29
You are doing the right thing... blue sky at night Nov 2 #30
OMG. I am so sorry to hear this. The only thing I can say is that they are coming up with such amazing ratchiweenie Nov 2 #31
Just hugs, prayers, positive thoughts, and love. a kennedy Nov 2 #32
I am so sorry to hear this. Still, be hopeful. jrthin Nov 2 #33
I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Nov 2 #34
I'm so so sorry. I wish the best for you. I have MS and I empathize with you. I have been taking NAC as a supplement LiberalLoner Nov 2 #35
I know someone with PD Lulu KC Nov 2 #37
NAC is fantastic. It has saved me from bronchitis and covid. Clouds Passing Nov 2 #49
Sorry to hear this diagnosis leighbythesea2 Nov 2 #43
Exercise, especially tai chi for balance, yoga, mix it up, stay with it daily. Clouds Passing Nov 2 #48
Godspeed Groundhawg Nov 2 #51
I'm so sorry kimbutgar Nov 2 #53
So much study and research going into this disease. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2 #54
Science is my friend. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 3 #60
That is a tough diagnosis to get. I wish you strength for your journey. LoisB Nov 2 #55
Big hug to ya. Eko Nov 2 #56
My Dad has lived with it for 20 years AwakeAtLast Nov 2 #57
Your Dad is an inspiration. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 3 #61
Well.....crap Bayard Nov 2 #58
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