kim-mortson
Forum Replies Created
-
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 board. I also could not wash my hair with my left hand as I could not rotate it above my head. My regular workouts were also becoming very hard….I just did not have the energy that I once did and I got tired very quickly. Finally after seeing my second neurologist, I was diagnosed with PD. That was 2 years ago when I was 57 yrs.
-
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 week, take yoga 1x week and walk when I can. I also downhill ski in the winter and waterski in the summer. I truly believe that my PD symptoms are under control due the regular exercise. My neurologist is very pleased with how slow my symptoms are progressing. One thing that I will comment on is the effects of stress on my PD. Stress definitely makes things worse. I have had to make some changes to my training business so I experience less stress in my life.