A close family member of mine was diagnosed with Parkinson's this past week

[Ava]

I found out today. Life just isn't fair, is it. Why do the best people around us always end up getting stuck with horrible things?

:(

[FuzzySlippers]

1. I'm so sorry to hear that, Ava.

:hug:

[Ava]

2. thank you fuzzy

how have you been doing? :hug:

[FuzzySlippers]

4. I'm doing pretty well, thanks.

Going to the Mayo Clinic for my surgery. Probably be lumpectomy followed by radiation. Could be a lot worse.

[Ava]

5. i'll keep you in my prayers

:pals: the mayo clinic is really great - my mom went there a few times after she got really sick. you are in good hands

[FuzzySlippers]

10. Thanks, sweetie.

:pals:

[wildhorses]

3. sorry to see this ava -

:hug:

[Ava]

6. thanks

so am I :(

[MaryBear]

7. This is not horrible, Ava.

It is not great news but not horrible. One can live with Parkinson's. I know. Be sure your relative sees a Neurologist who is a Movement Disorders Specialist. PD is not for the general practitioner to treat.

MB

[BeatleBoot]

8. it's not so great but not so bad

My father has Parkinsons. He is still feisty as ever. He just needs love.

[u4ic]

9. I'm sorry, Ava

It's so very difficult to see loved ones ill...:hug:

[TZ]

11. My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's a couple of years ago

So I really understand. What's good is its possible to keep the worst of it under control for a good long time with medication. My dad is not perfect but is doing okay for now. Please feel free to PM me about this if you want some more specific questions or concerns answered!:hug: