How it all began:
I had been asking my Primary Care Physician for the last five to seven years about the shaking of my right hand, and getting the same response every time: ”It’s just tremors, it’s part of getting old”. I finally demanded to see a Neurologist! I explained over the years the tremors had advanced to my other hand, to my chin, neck and head. During my yearly “Wellness Checks”, my PCP was more interested if I had any carpet runners in my house, grab handles in my bathroom, or… guns! I don’t know why he was so against me seeing a specialist, it wasn’t like it was his money I was spending! He rolled his eyes and gave me the referral.
One year ago today, November 3, 2022 was my first visit to a Neurologist … After about an hour he confirmed I had Parkinson’s. He said there was no cure! Pretty much the only thing I heard after that was wah, wah, wah! I did hear him say it wasn’t going to be like Michael J. Fox, or Muhammad Ali; but that is exactly where my head went! He also said people don’t die of Parkinson’s, they die with Parkinson’s. I asked if it would be okay if I came back with my wife to discuss it further. He said sure and I left. I probably should have not have driven home for a while! I don’t remember anything of that drive home!
When I got home, I told my wife of the news. We both shed a few tears… then she got busy doing what she does best, RESEARCH! She read it all, the good and the bad. My head was not in a good place and at first she was careful to only forward me the positive information. Some of which I later recalled the Neurologist had also told me.
NEXT: The fight begins!
We cannot lose hope. We must try to remain positive and live each day with this disorder.
My Journey With Parkinson's - David Zanghi 