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blamee

Female, 56 years
Philadelphia, PA

blamee: Sex: F; Data Quality: 1 star; PD: 8 yrs; Hoehn-Yahr 4; Mouth/throat: mild; Arms: mild; Chest: mild; Legs: moderate; See profile

Member since: 06/07
Last updated: 11/18/08

Diagnosis Summary
Onset: Stiffness
First symptom: 08/00
Diagnosis: 02/03

Forum Activity
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About Me
I am a 55 year old female,diagnosed the day after my 51st birthday. I am an R.N. specializing in Oncology nursing. Unfortunately, I had to give up my nursing practice due to the Parkinson's. I had been in the profession for 20 years, and miss my patients, and co-workers very much. I also am under treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis and a spinal condition. I call it my triple play. I keep busy by reading, knitting and crocheting. The knitting and crocheting is difficult at times due to the pain and stiffness in my hands, and the cramping that I experience. I remain hopeful.

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Parkinson's Condition

PDRS: 39 (latest: 11/18/08)

Progression rate percentile: 5-10th (rapid); 10-25th; 25-75th (average); 75-90th; 90-95th (slow)

Weight: 190 lb (latest: 07/02/07)

BMI: obese; overweight; healthy; underweight

Treatments

Prescription Drug

Reasons Taken: treat my PD; general health; specific symptom; other

Over The Counter Drug

Symptoms

Primary Symptoms

Severity of Symptoms: none; mild; moderate; severe

Secondary Symptoms