Alan Berry

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Depression on and off has been part of my life since the 1980s. Medication continues.
Rheumatoid arthritis for about 20 years. Medication on-going plus monthly blood tests.
Lack of urinary control following removal of part of bladder during prostate cancer surgery in 2006.Type 2 diabetes for many years. Controlled by diet.
High blood…

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A recent ((4 months) diagnosed patient I have pretty much retained all of my hobbies. Reading is a hobby since childhood, primarily fiction but some “non”. In recent months I tend to lose sight of the plot and characters unless I note them as I go. Adult book colouring is recent but allows my creativity to remain active. My personal favourite is…[Read more]

I have enjoyed word game magazines for many years as well as crosswords. However I find that in the four months or so since diagnosis my skills and memory have declined. I will continue though and try other outlets including absorbing daily news and sports news for discussion with my wife.

I have had rheumatoid arthritis for around 20 years or more. Early on my medication were such that one was primarily treatment for cancer and the other had disturbing side effects. But throughout the arthritis my pain has been well controlled. Now I am on methotrexate alone. Dose-age changes according to pain level but overall it is well managed.…[Read more]

Gave up driving about 4 years ago at a time when my balance was poor and I had numerous falls. I also found my concentration poor when driving so took the safety first route. My wife now does all of the driving, bless her.

Hi Mary Beth . Alan Berry here. Cannot see myself as  “garden variety” anything. Sorry. I am 81 with primary “P.D.” Indicators memory loss/ concentration. Symptoms could be simply ageing?? Then slow moving & fatigue. 4 yrs ago diagnosed incureable nerve damage arms & legs. Speech changes if tired – yes. Depression? No. On medication since I was 30…[Read more]

I have experienced significant drops in blood pressure for some time. Every day when I take a standing blood pressure after my sitting blood pressure. Neither my family doctor nor the cardiologist have ever referred to Parkinson’s. Instead they suspect the change results from a heart irregularity following a report from the Pacemaker Clinic at…[Read more]

Known about 5 months. Suspected about 4 yeaars ago when neurologist was more angry at being unable to find proof than anything else. Since confirmed I am told my case is very mild. Despite this I get very fatigued and have to rest by noon every day. Also my memory and concentration are shattered. I am receiving no medications and my next…[Read more]