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sheena

Female, 56 years
fairfield, PA

sheena: Data Quality: 2 stars; PD: 3 yrs; Hoehn-Yahr 2; Mouth/throat: none; Arms: none; Chest: none; Legs: none; See profile

Member since: 08/08
Last updated: 08/28/08

Diagnosis Summary
Onset: Tremor
First symptom: 04/05
Diagnosis: 01/06

Forum Activity
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About Me
I am a college professor and was diagnosed with PD about three years ago. Like most people who get this diagnosis, I was more than a little shocked. My initial symptom was a tremor on my right hand (I'm an artist, but so far it has not been a problem -- believe it or not). Looking at me, you'd never know I have it, except for when the Mirapex stops working and my hand starts to shimmy a little. I do have some slowness, but I can play it off. I am 56 years old and have a great family, a great job, and an active art career. My memory stinks, and I'm not sure it's age or PD. Isn't it too early?