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I'm A 79 Year Old Man Diagnosed One Year Ago. What Progression Of PD Is Typical ? I'm On Carbidopa Levodopa And Still Playing Tennis.

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Fort Myers, FL
January 28, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I don't think there is a "normal: progression. Everyone is different. Since you exercise a lot, your PD will probably progress more slowly than someone who is sedentary or who has a lot of other physical issues that keep them from moving.

January 28, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Parkinson’s disease (PD) typically progresses through five stages:

1. Stage 1: Mild symptoms that do not interfere with daily activities. Tremors and other movement symptoms occur on one side of the body
2. Stage 2: Symptoms worsen, affecting both sides of the body. Daily tasks become more difficult.
3. Stage 3: Show Full Answer

Parkinson’s disease (PD) typically progresses through five stages:

1. Stage 1: Mild symptoms that do not interfere with daily activities. Tremors and other movement symptoms occur on one side of the body.
2. Stage 2: Symptoms worsen, affecting both sides of the body. Daily tasks become more difficult.
3. Stage 3: Mid-stage. Loss of balance and slowness of movements. Falls become more common.
4. Stage 4: Severe symptoms. Assistance needed for daily activities. Walking may require a walker.
5. Stage 5: Advanced stage. Stiffness in the legs may make it impossible to stand or walk. Full-time care is required.

It's great to hear you're still active and playing tennis! Keep monitoring your symptoms and stay in touch with your healthcare provider.

July 21, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I agree every case is different it is hard just to find when it actually started. I try to stay educated for me the
Davis Phinney Foundation provides the info I need. There are many sources out there but I try to focus on one, one college at a time to avoid confusion.

Try to stay positive each inch of improvement is valuable.

January 30, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

There is no typical.

https://www.healthline.com/health/parkinsons/st...

January 28, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

at 79, I Don think I would worry about it

January 28, 2023

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