Re: beginner

[rayilynlee <rayilynlee@xxxxxxx>]

Fred

Parkinson's is a progressive disease.  My first 3-4 years after diagnosis
weren't too bad - I even went to Egypt in 1999.  After my DBSs in 2003  I
seem to have plateaued symptom-wise, except for my voice.

Good luck
Ray
Rayilyn Brown
Board Member AZNPF
Arizona Chapter National Parkinson's Foundation
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Federico Acerri" <acerri@xxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:47 PM
Subject: beginner


> I was diagnosed with Parkinson's about a year and a half ago.  I'm 69.  I
> am an artist and I'm lefthanded, and I have the tremor in my left hand.  I
> can't write longhand well (used to be able to read my own longhand).  I
> have no problem printing or doing calligraphy.  I have some problems when I
> draw mainly coloring inside a closed space.  I have some balance problems.
> I tend to do things quickly and impulsively.  Apart from some joint pain
> and tiredness I've not been too effected.  Hopefully, it will not get
> worse.
>
> Although I have not been a member of this list for a long time, I have
> found it very helpful and supportive.
>
>
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