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There's so much contradictory and wrong information even on respected legitimate websites it's really no surprise doctors are often wrong, or not up to date on the latest research. Everyone has to be a good self-advocate and hopefully be able to do their own research, and on top of that convince the doctor to listen which can be really difficult. And due to long waits it's not easy to just keep switching doctors until you find a really good one. I guess we need recommendations. But your doctor doesn't sound too bad because she's just repeating what she read on some respected website or learned in medical school.

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My prayers are with you all and I know how you all feels, my Dad suffered same illness for 13 years until madida herbal center came to his aid and cured him with their natural PD herbal medicine, Click and search #DrMadida, and let your Parkinson Disease be taken care of and be cured just same way my Dad’s own was taken care of and cured👌👌..

Maggiedoodle!! ❤ Super important to get your teeth cleaned regularly!!!

My foot tremor cranks up to “11” if I’m within a block of a dental office. Parkinson’s and the Dentist” - Houston, we have a nightmare!

Mank, One of the Ted movies

as a represenative of Texas I bid you and your followers "Howdy!"

I had ear surgery last year. The anesthesiologist asked about my tremors. Told him I had Parkinson’s. He asked if I was on any meds. Thankfully, I wasn’t yet because he said he would’ve had to change the anesthesia.

I've lost my routine since I've had my puppy. I would workout, do my Red Light Therapy, play some piano, and get in some sauna time. It's all gone to the wayside. Hopefully, I'll be able to get back on track soon. He just demands so much attention and when I get home from work, I feel like I need to cater to him. This is the reason I'm thinking about going part time, I just need more personal time during the day to really accomplish all the things I want to before I get wiped out.

I think my progression is moving along slowly. I do feel like I should move to part time work...only so I could be more consistent with working out. I feel like with work, a teenager, and puppy at home...my time is so crunched after work and I find most days I just don't have the motivation to workout. 😞

Luckily, I have great teeth...no cavities (knock on wood). I'm glad the dentist was able to handle your tooth without ruining the inside of your mouth! lol

Funny you’re posting this, today I was getting a molar removed. The pain overrode any fear or anxiety!!

Good to hear from you. Your right. Not a fun place to go. I had a small stroke over Father’s Day lunch. Speech is back to normal and out of hospital. What a way to startle the family on Father’s Day. Take care brother. Gotta get your email address. 👍

When under stress, I either go into full rigor or start shaking all over.

Hey Jeremy! Since I have not been blessed with tremors or dyskinesia (yet) as I have only been diagnosed for just over a year. I can empathize with those who have tho, as it doesn’t sound like any fun at all…I will agree that being steadfast with the dental appointments is a good thing. Oral health, or lack there of, is a bad deal for your health in general even without P…now, has anyone got any tips to make flipping pancakes any easier?? Seems that Poppy the Pancake master has a new pad symptom. Can’t make the cake flip with the spatula..I know, it is a small thing, but it’s all I can complain about at this point…

Dentist is the only person I pay to cause me pain, lol

The Dentist! 😂 Find a Disco Dentist with a mirrored ball and strobe light. That would be a wild idea. This Parky uses a Waterpik and electric toothbrush. It makes my life easier. Thanks, Jeremy for the shoutout. Sweet Maggie McDonald has a certain ring to it. ✌🏼❤🇨🇺😂

Hi Jeremy, my last few dental visits have been similar to a medieval torture chamber. I got major tremors like you did during a cavity in a similar spot to yours. It was awful. My favorite part was six weeks later when the filling broke. LOL

Went back and watched this anxiety video. My last year of work was filled with anxiety. It was an awful experience.

Oh my God, Bill blass absolutely love it. My mom had a Dover gray and black Vinci with the turning headlamp just like it. What a beautiful car.

Is the guitar shown at the beginning of the video a Gibson SG?

Your self reflection and empathy is inspiring . ❤

Maggie and Slow Poke are adorable. ❤

Just digging through the archives and found this one. Really great voice. 😊

@jeremymcdonald just watched this from a year ago. The struggle is real and sometimes it rears its head more than others. Keep strong always.

Sleep when you’re tired. Go out when you can. Watch supplements they can escalate our issues. Yes I’m fed up. Fell three times. Fractured both shoulders. U

What supplements do you take. I see most have ginkgo or caffeine which promotes the side effects we have.

Question: if I have a lot of physical labor to do I start off good, but tire quickly. I push through and continue. Day two of labor I start off slow and it gets worse but I push through slowly. Day 3 I can barely do anything and no matter how much something needs to be done, I don’t care and it has to wait. I interpret this as fatigue and wonder if this is normal for people with PD? Another question: If I am expending a lot of energy doing something I swear my medicine wears off quicker. Am I draining my dopamine battery? I would ask my neurologist but she seems to just think I am a crazy stupid person when I ask a question.

Hi Jay, I wanted to add that the diagnosis IS better than wondering “what’s wrong with me?” I was referred to an MDS that also happened to be a neurologist. Ohhh yeah! One and done…anyway, as we navigate this new segment of life, I can look back and say for sure “ yep, that was Parkinson’s !!! I also would recommend looking at the diet as there are definite ways to help out the inflammation that can contribute to the effects of PD. I have entered the world of “no gluten”. It sucks not only not being able to do the things we used to, but to eat the way we used to as well. There may be a chicken and egg thing going on here… anyone in Texas can contact me through you if they would like a recommendation to a great functional medicine MD. I highly recommend this as a a way to combat some of the effects of this disease. Be nice to Naomi and we’ll talk at you later…

Oh the joy 🙃

I am 68, diagnosed at 67, symptoms since 63-64 YO, now that I think about it. I am gonna blame no one, or no thing. I used to be called a force of nature, boundless energy, etc. Now, not so much. Now my loving and lovely bride is my “force of nature”… I don’t know how she does it, or ever did it. Our joke before the PD when we would forget something like where the car keys were, was “don’t tell the kids, they will come take our keys away”…now, it’s no joke…I could go on, but gotta get going, but first where are those car keys???

Good video Jeremy. Let’s call PD accelerated aging. The rollercoaster of gravity against the slope. Yes, there is cognitive decline but the Bradykinesia pops in every moment of the day. Overall the PD is guilty for most of the crimes. I have a friend with MS that says after surviving for thirty years his old age is now finally catching up. We will survive.

J, I just found your site. Nice. I’m 60 male, 15 years in. Our cases are similar I try to stay positive and Jesus is my thing (Catholic brand)I think I’ll stick around, close to committing to DBS. At experience ? Buffalo NY

Great question! I think I have more symptoms from Parkinson’s. Unfortunately! Trying to focus on the positives! Thanks for sharing your video with us!

As a matter of fact, I’ve had some knee pain lately. It’s probably an inflamed or torn something or other. But is that normal aging or somehow caused by Parkinson’s? Do I start with the MDS or orthopedist? So go the mental gymnastics…

I am only 61 and think at times am I getting old or is it Parkinson's most likely a bit of both

Thanks for posting and sharing. 60 years old here feeling 70 😂😂

I haven't the slightest idea what is happening to my body. Tremors, dizziness, and other symptoms classically associated with Parkinson's are my constant companions-I don't leave home without them! I see another neuro in a month and am looking forward to a diagnosis.

Hey Jeremy great video “Parkinson’s or old age”? Well in my case, I am going to blame Parkinson’s disease for most all of my symptoms that could be either old age or Parkinson’s. I was into my 70s before I started slowing down (I am very lucky). I think it’s the Parkinson’s that has made me feel very old.

Old age or Parkinson's is a good game I've played since the beginning of my diagnosis. Harder to tell when you're 64. I've read that if your main symptom is hand tremors you're less likely to have cognitive problems which leads me to something I've wondered about. Trying not to be political here I'm just making an observation. I've noticed the blank face, the falls, the freezing in place the situational confusion in Joe Biden. Old age or Parkinson's? He is 81. Either way it isn't good. I have a friend who is 102. Mind sharp as a tack. Frail but lives on her own. Still drives, wish she wouldn't. Life is such a crap shoot.

Interesting video..bro I think you look 👌no hat!!ok ok Once in a while ❤❤❤

Jp from England by the way

Hi Jeremy, was good to see your video,, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's when I was 46, now just over 50, it was nov 2019 when I went to the neurologist, noticed first symptoms in 2016, started with weakness in the fingers of my left hand, which really freaked me out, symptoms gradually got worse, went to the doctor's but they couldn't figure it out, by 2017 other people and my work colleagues started to notice that I was not moving well, 2019 was a bad year before I got diagnosed, with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and panic attacks, doctor started me on antidepressants but obviously didn't work, couldn't get to work etc , then came the diagnosis, I work with physics i am an occupational therapist so I kind of diagnosed myself before I got to the neurologist.

Before my diagnosis, I thought I was just getting old in a hurry.

Hey Jeremy. We put our yorkiepoo down just before my diagnosis. With or without PD, we were done with pets. It is a big commitment we didn’t want to take on again. We’re happy with our decision.

Hey JayMac. Absolutely think about my memory daily wonder of its old age or Parkinson’s. Quick example. Went out to my car to pick up some notes I had. Saw a hat I needed for golf. Grabbed the hat and forgot the notes. Stuff like this is happening more often. That’s just one small example.

I Passed my cognitive test last week. Having brain fog today. Can’t focus. I used to read-a lot! I can’t remember the last book I actually finished. That could be a new goal. Short book. Maybe.

I swear my eyes feel like they cross when my brain shortcuts 😅. As far as age or PD, who knows. The long I stay alive the longer I have PD. Both are progressive 🤷‍♀️

i walk my dog every day ... 🙂 also I have been toying with the idea of whole plant food .diet .. low or no sugar/oil etc ... one lady nutritionist researcher says it slows down pd progression and lessens pd symptoms .for many according to her studies ... your thoughts?.. this link is unrelated but fun ... the longer we live the closer we may be to a cure ...at present we can't cure pd but we can control what we eat and how much we exercise .... th-cam.com/video/RGy3jhiPqD0/w-d-xo.html

Yes do research PD patients are like snowflakes no two are alike But this I know MY MIND IS BIGGER THAN THAN BRAIN I found my mind controls my brain like it controls my Limbs God created us like that Where will you allow your mind ( thoughts will attitude imagination emotions etc) to go ? It’s bigger than your brain Meds help the brain but mind is the overcomer When my limbs misbehave I look at it I say behave and learn to relax the source of the movement Eg tremors in hands can often be due to tightening and gardening of shoulder Neck muscles