Phil Brown

II have had PD since 2014.   have been on neupro patch for about 18 months.   Significantly reduces my tremors.  I am on 2mg/24hr.  When I first started my neurologist said after a few weeks I could go up to 4mg.  I tried that but the side effects were terrible including nausea and fainting a couple of times.  I went back to 2mg and the side ef…[Read more]

I have played music since the age of 8. I have a Yamaha keyboard at home and also play piano.

Could not imagine my life without music.  Parkinson’s has not affected my ability to play as yet so I will keep going as long as I can

I got my diagnosis of Parkinson’s in 2016 at the age of 46

This is when problems began. The referral got lost and it was six months before I got to the clinic. They said they would do a report and I should see my doctor in about a month. The report took nine months to get done.

I noticed some movement in my right hand. I monitored it for a few weeks and eventually took myself off to my doctor. I had a brain CT the next morning and saw a neurologist a few weeks later. They referred me to a special tremor study clinic in Melbourne (I am in Australia)

My journey began in early 2014 when I was 44.

My wife and I play board games every weekend.  We are very fond of Ticket to Ride.  I also enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles.

Thank you Ally.  Nice to be here

I too was surprised to see another Victorian here.  But it is good to have someone else from here.  Cheers.   Phil

Hi Annie  I am in Ballarat

I am in regional Victoria in Australia. I was diagnosed in 2016 age 46.  Symptoms began in 2014