Hi Guys ! Around 18 months ago I developed a tremor in my left hand which I didn’t particularly take a lot of notice .I then a few months later started feeling tremendous pain in my left shoulder .I booked a doctors app but only got as far as the receptionist who suggested Physio to which I agree to…On my first appointment the guy noticed that my shaking hand should be investigated more …Anyway six bouts of physio my shoulder got no better in fact spread to other one …It took 2 weeks to get a Docs app.He referred me to a Consultant,this was another 9 month wait to see someone…Anyway Feb 27 was the day of reckoning and It was confirmed that I probably have the Early stages of this disease…Within a week I had the medication that controls the symptoms but at this time can’t cure it …I also received via Postman within a week a parcel of lots of booklets about Parkinson’s …( most impressed with the swift response from the Parkinson’s support.)
I went to a local support group 2weeks ago who made me feel part of a family etc . I will continue to go to this monthly event…Last Friday was my first appointment with Parkinson Specialist Nurse again very understanding and helpful explaining the ins and outs of this disease . She recommended that my dose of tablets should be increased and that should make my symptoms be well controlled…This will be the next stage of my journey…At this present moment there is no known cure for this but research is ongoing but lacks government funding …I believe I’m in good company as Jeremy Paxman ,Billy Connelly ,and lately Justin Curry (Del Amitri leader ) have all been diagnosed…I’m hoping that it keeps at bay so I can continue lifting the record deck arm onto the Lp without doing damage (when that happens I will have to make the decision regarding my fantastic record collection and the 3 decks I own ) . Also I can’t visualise the DVLA taking my driving license away …hopefully I’m a few years away from this but I was told P.D affects people in different ways so nothing is set in stone …
Have we any other meat men who have been affected by Parkinson’s .
At the moment I am feeling good and determined to do everything I possibly can to keep it under control and stay mentally strong .Looking forward to Breakfast duties at Lopwell .Bestest Micky
Love the positivity and the fact you have support.
Stuff goes wrong with all of us as we get older, and you have to accept it and enjoy life as much as you can.
I know you pack a lot in already and looking forward to seeing you again down south, soon.
Good to hear you’re staying positive, hope the medication works well for you.
Best wishes, Micky.
Hey, Micky, sorry to hear this but love the positivity.
Best wishes.
Looking forward to seeing you at Lopwell.
Be careful when cueing up that Beatles record.
Look forward to seeing you soon, mate.
As you say Micky it presents differently in different people. I have a friend with it and he shakes very violently but DVLA have tested him and he kept his license to drive. So don’t worry about that I’m sure you’ll be driving for a long time to come.
I’m sure I’ll be seeing you soon.
Stay positive mate
Good to hear you are well supported Mickey. Looking forward to your legendary Lopwell breakfast.
Sorry to hear this Micky, but great you are getting support and staying positive. Stay strong mate!
Sorry to hear this, but with your attitude and all of the support I’m sure you’ll deal with it fantastically.
All the best Mickey. Must try and get to lopwell in time for breakfast this year
Determination is the word Stu !
Keep staying positive Micky
Best wishes Micky, hope that the drugs will keep the symptoms at bay for a long time. Keep getting out and stay strong.
Sorry to hear your news Micky
Looks like you have good support in place. When my Mum had PD the best thing was keeping active mentally and physically.
Will see you at Lopwell!
All the very best with it Micky; it sounds like you have a good plan and great support to keep life going as normal for a good long time 
My friend, who I don’t see as often as I should, had exactly the same onset symptoms, this was 4/5 years ago. Apart from occasional shoulder pain his lifestyle hasn’t altered too much, he works/lives around the limitations that PD has placed upon him, doesn’t try to fight it and gets on with his life as normal as possible.
All the best Micky, keep up with support groups, stay positive, as has already been said, best wishes .
Sorry to read of your diagnosis @Mickyricky. Best of luck with the treatment. Hopefully you’ll fend of the worst of the symptoms for many years.
Although challenging news Micky, yours and everyone’s response to it shows why this is such a brilliant community.