

Kim Mortson
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Kim Mortson replied to the discussion What was your earliest symptom? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 5 years ago
What was your earliest symptom?
My earliest symptoms was a nagging ache on the left side of my back under my scapula bone. Then when I was running, my left foot would stiffen and then turn over so I could not run. My left arm would not swing when I walked or ran. Over the following year, I noticed that I was making a lot of mistakes with my left hand while typing on a key… Read more
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Kim Mortson replied to the discussion Were you an athlete before diagnosis? in the forum Diet and Exercise 5 years ago
Were you an athlete before diagnosis?
I was diagnosed with PD at the age of 57. I am a personal trainer and had been a runner for almost 20 years. Unfortunately, one of the 1st PD symptoms that I experienced was my left foot stiffening and then turning over on it’s side when I ran. I have had to give up my running however I still weight train 2x week, do a “HITT” workout 1x… Read more
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