What coping strategies or habits help you manage your Parkinson’s symptoms?

[Gerald McCarty]

I exercise at my local YMCA early in the morning asI find my energy level drops a lot after about an hour of exercise class. I often get home and nap for an hour so I can function better for the rest of the day.

[christine-p]

Hi, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s movement disorders about 4 years ago, to date, I am still learning a lot of things that bugs me. I don’t know how to cope with my Off-time symptoms. Freezing of Gait is my biggest problem. I still learn what are the symptoms for my Off-time, for example, when I tried to walk, I feel my entire body is very stiff, and my both eye lids wanted to close my eyes. My lower extremity, muscles are tightening, can only take tiny steps. I don’t have tremors, ɓut, when Off-time came, I feel I have been hit by some heavy stuff and can’t breath.

I really need some advice from you telling how to cope with my office.

Thanks.

Christine T.