Hi 
My name is Tracy. I’m 53 years old, married, a mother of 2, and grandmother of 3. 
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease this past May. I have increased my exercise program and have been taking Ropinrole to help with my symptoms.
I am looking forward to making new friends, and helping one another along the way. 
Hi Tracy! Welcome to the forum! What are your symptoms?
Hi Tracy,
Welcome. I am a little over an hour from you in Columbia. I am 52 and was diagnosed when I was 40.
Dawn
Hello Tracy
Welcome to the parky chat I am Wendy with PD from SW Minnesota .
Hey Mike Thank you for creating this space. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone.
I started out with what i thought was psoriasis on the right side of my scalp, and tremors on my right side of my body. I have had pain in my shoulder, and my right foot likes to become ridged and turn inward when i lay down. I do have brain fog and no loss of memory, just difficulty with focus and procedures. The Ropinrole has taken away the psoriasis on my scalp, and now that my dose is 1.75 and getting bigger 3x each day, my tremors are better during on time. I have noticed that during off times my left side has started to tremor and its difficult to swallow.
Ive been going to the gym and staying active. Ive been a concert junky this summer, and love all live music and dancing. 
Hey Dawn
It’s good to meet you. I love that we are so close to each other.
This diagnosis was a smack in the head, but ive decided to focus on fun and happiness. So far keeping busy has me in a good space. Maybe we can plan a meet up sometime. If your able to get around, my girlfriends and i are attending a Witches Night Out in October. Another Witch in rhe group would be great. 
Hey Wendy
Its great to meet you. Thank you for reaching out. I am so glad to make friends with others that understand all the crazy changes going on in our bodes.
I look forward to getting to know you.
Hey! Welcome! I’m happy you’re here! I’m in NC.
Hi Anne
So good to meet you. I look forward to getting to know you. Thank you for reaching out. 🩷
I would love to meet up sometime. Unfortunately, I haven’t driven on the highway since my stroke June 30, 2022. When I need to go anywhere my daughter or partner drives me. I am scared that I will have a stroke or seizure while driving. We did go to St. Louis last weekend because we wanted to eat at Cheeburger before they closed their doors on Sunday the 27th.
Hey, Tracy! Happy to have you here.
Thank you, Jennifer. 🩷 I’m very glad to be here.