#50: When Parkinson's is in the family

The Secret Life of Parkinson's: In this episode, you'll meet one of my first young-onset friends, a young-onset woman that was diagnosed 3 years ago...just about the same age that HER mother was diagnosed when she was just a kid. You'll hear what it was like growing up with a young-onset mother as well as what it's like to have a young-onset now herself. Unlike most of us, she saw what Parkinson's is capable of. But, talking to her MDS on her first visit, she learned that there are so many new ways to slow the progression - things they didn't know back when her mom was diagnosed: medication management, nutrition, exercise, socializing, and reducing stress. Parkinson's affects more than just the individual...it can affect generations. So talk to your family about what you are going through or talk to a genetic counselor to learn more.

[@snailo9650]

Thanks for covering this topic. PD seems to run in my family and yet a lot of people seem to dismiss the genetic factor, so I appreciate this discussion.

[@juliet-m31]

Thank you so much for being open and discussing yopd and showing others going through this that there is an amazing community of support ❤️ 💜 I just did the PD GENEration testing and I don't have any of the variants. So now it leaves me for sure questioning how I got this disease. Some day I know we all will have some answers.😊💗

[@56deedles]

I have been diagnosed with PD. my father had it but I was always told it wasn't genetic. I'm in phs 3 snd wish I had known earlier. I have epilepsy and all my symptoms were chalked up to that. Thank you for this podcast. ❤

[@Chuntita]

Thank you for having this talk with Ericka Neitzke. She is definitely an inspiration to anyone who is dealing with Parkinson's disease and just wants to live a healthy and balanced life. Her life story is so beautiful. I can see her strength and her willingness to live better. BRAVO! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Let's build a Community of Support.

[@betsydevega9588]

Thank you for doing this podcast and for sharing more about YOPD and getting together with others in your community. ❤

[@jayjacks2228]

Thanks girls nice interview.

[@jeancattoi2796]

Great video, thanks for the podcast. It is nice to have community support.

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

It really is!

[@Angelafromcuiaba]

I am a PT in KY! Your channel is SO helpful for me to understand my patients! Thank you!

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

That's great! Thank you for wanting to understand your patients better!

[@pattirossiter1065]

Thank you, again, for this podcast. 🌺

[@valdarasela8719]

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