seeing the neurologist

[Karen]

Okay, good to know, David! And not only should you not worry about having Pre-Parkinson's, Parkinson's itself is not as it once was. There are now medications that truly, truly help some people, like my former pastor. He was made to retire when he was very sick - Parkinson's, Depression (that he had had prior to the Parkinsons) and he has a problem with his vocal chords as well. But a couple years after that, with the then-experimental treatment, he was much stronger, and looked years younger. And three years ago, he was able to feel strong and steady enough, because of the new medication, and certain dietary changes, to officiate at the baptism of his twin grandbabies! It brought tears to our eyes, because four years before that moment, his hands shook so much he was afraid to hold a child.

So we will keep you in our prayers, and hope things stay managable with you for years to come!

[Medusa]

Prayers are going up for you, David. Try not to worry about all this. With all the advancements in medicine now, Parkinson's can be managed much better now. Get that MRI and, of course, keep us posted.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Best wishes all the way around to you David. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the MRI comes back with good news. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[jennielynn1970]

My father's side of the family has an issue with tremors. I have it myself, and have had it since I was a teen. I'm horrible when it comes to threading a needle (another reason NOT to sew!). It's not Parkinson's, but something else I can't remember the name of, I've had this for so long, I just don't even think about it anymore. The kids at school notice it, and it is definitely more pronounced when my blood sugar drops.

Definitely hold off on getting worried till the doc does the MRI. It could very well be a combination of drugs too. I know that some of my antidepressants I was one, combined with other meds, made me tremor even more.

Good luck with the MRI, and hopefully, it shows that you do NOT have Parkinson's.

[Catty1]

David, here is a link where you can check drug interactions:

http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs

Also, drop in and chat with your pharmacist. They know their drugs!

I hope you can make some lifestyle changes, one small one at a time. With any luck, you might be able to reduce some of your meds, in time.