YOUNG-ONSET PARKINSON'S. NO INSPIRATIONAL POSTERS.

Too young for Parkinson's. Apparently not.

I'm Patrick. This is the corner of the internet where I write about young-onset Parkinson's, actual life, questionable jokes, and whatever else my brain decides to do today. Expect sarcasm. Sometimes an actual useful observation.

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Parkinson's is not just an older person's disease. Young-onset usually…

Parkinson's is not just an older person's disease. Young-onset usually means diagnosis before 50, often while people are still working, raising kids and paying a mortgage. Those years…

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No more MDS

I was super excited about seeing my MDS yesterday. Always am. Makes me feel better I guess, not sure. However, found out she is leaving the city. So, back to 0 almost. I did get a…

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MDS Excitement

I 'get' to see my movement disorder specialist (mds). I thought to myself, isn't it sad that I get somewhat excited about seeing a dr? At what point in my life did that become…

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One year ago today, at 38, I was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s.…

Year One One year ago today, my movement disorder specialist told me I have young-onset Parkinson’s disease. I was 38. Honestly, almost a celebration. The process to get here, to GET…

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