Linda Ronstadt was originally diagnosed with Parkinson's, but later was told it is PSP, another Parkinsonism. It took away her ability to sing.

It’s hard because we mostly look the same on the outside, so I find that people I know who are aware of my diagnosis will comment that I look good, not sick. I’m glad I don’t look how I feel inside! My laughing comment to them is usually suggesting that they work hard on their upper body strength so they can push me uphill if I’m ever confined to a wheelchair!

I actually think that all premed students need to shadow those Drs who are known to be compassionate and willing to listen. I am fortunate to have an incredible Dr right now who is also teaching. He looks you in the eye instead of typing on his computer and ignores how long he may need to spend with each patient. He has even called me at home after hours to see how I was doing. This is what the medical field needs. My nephew is currently in his first year of pre-med and I have emphasized to him how important true communication really is.
🌈TheaD

(Could I have been any more pissy)
I wrote my rant and I meant it to be a call to arms for US ladies. One of US should inform...We NEED TO inform!!
How much suffering must be suffered by those suffering from this insufferable disease.
( I wrote that all by myself TeresaBaker3 😉) and I got a designated tablet for that book! 🤞
I am not one who carries the women's power sign but with this kinda thing I believe needs a bright light on it.
Parkinson's is a thief of lives. The saddest part is that it steals even more years from women who could have been treated.

I remember a while back someone brought up how people see you after they find out you have PD. It is really annoying when you run into someone you know but have not seen or heard from them in a while. It goes like this ( hi there haven’t seen you in a while, but heard you have PD. Well at least it is not cancer. You seem to be handling just fine. Don’t let it get you down. So many you knew when you were younger, who were suppose to be your bestie, must think PD is contagious. I never hear from them even though we all still live in the same neighborhood. Maybe receiving a cute card to lift my spirits, would have made my day. That is why I am here, being around people like myself on a journey with PD is the place for me.