I’m not the greatest at remembering things and wonder if anyone uses an app or anything to keep track of med timing and reminders for things? I downloaded Parkinson’s On, but I also worry about health data collection and privacy.
Hi. 45m starting Sinemet today. Not the news I was hoping for with my doctor yesterday (but generally expected).
I guess I don’t know what I don’t know yet. I have good supports between family, friends, and my PCP. Waiting on my referral to the movement clinic to hopefully come through. Not sure how to tell my (13yo) son. Not sure of a lot of things I guess.
Anyway thought I’d introduce myself to you fine, brave folks.
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45m, neurologist said I’m showing signs of Parkinson’s, but hesitant to make an official diagnosis (I was told I could post over here) due to his impending retirement. He referred me to another neurologist who has a 1.5yr wait list. I see my PCP in a few weeks to go over the consult report and likely start on sinemet at that time. (PCP wanted to try that in February but decided to wait until after my neuro appointment, PCP also tried me on mirapex and gabapentin prior to this)
I teach middle school , including woodshop, and have been struggling a lot with planning, organization, assessment, energy level, and just generally overwhelmed by my day. Any tips or tricks?
What can I expect with sinemet given my duties? (Safety in the shop etc. )