Episode #42: People with Parkinson's managing "Freezing of Gait"

The Secret Life of Parkinson's: Freezing of Gait (FOG) is just another potential symptom that people living with Parkinson's may experience. In this episode, we talk to Ginger, a fellow PDNextSteps gym member, who was diagnosed in 2020 and has been dealing with Freezing of Gait for the past year. She shares what it feels like and a few tips that work for her.

[@kmorris2238]

Very informative!

[@howardj2878]

Thank you.

[@bradkeough8073]

I have issues but a lot of time i lose balance and fall. I've froze on the stairs several times too. I find it harder when I get embarrassed or feel embarassed.

[@nancylw3625]

If you count example 1 2 3 4 out loud or to your self you will move / I was a bad freezer and had Parkinson for 6 years

[@carterluke4340]

How did you cure yourself?

[@patrickkehoe1940]

Can this happen from stress anxiety alone without brain problems , can you have this mentally freeze fear

[@Anthony99355]

FOG is the worse! I read professionals are trying to upgrade DBS and will be able to get rid of freezing. Have you heard the same?

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

I have not but I'll look into it

[@MrBroomy]

A friend if mine uses a laser pointer to step over. It's an illusion to his mind to step over.

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

I just had another PD friend tell me the same! and he said it's been working.

[@nickmaffei5123]

What about PD drooling?

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

Hi Nick! Be sure to tune in over the next couple of weeks. We just recorded a podcast with Brian's MDS and he said he used Botox for people who have issues with drooling due to PD. Might be something to ask your Neurologist!