I have heard others with Parkinson’s describe it as similar to living inside a giant game of Whack-A-Mole. We constantly have new symptoms pop up and must find a way to smash them down and put them in their place.s
As we get more advanced and make it to the next level, it gets more difficult. Symtoms pop up more frequently and new more challenging symptoms arise.
With practice, a positive attitude and a sense of humor we are prepared and have the skills and resilience to be prepared for whatever is thrown at us.
I have put a few comments in each section. I am hoping that as this site grows, that you can help others by writing in the comments section things that you do to manage the myriad of challenges that we face.
Parkinson’s Disease: Non-motor symptoms
Sleep Difficulty
Increased Risk of Malignant Melanoma
Parkinson’s Disease Motor Symptoms
Small handwriting
This page is going to be a lot of work, and has a long ways to go.
If there are any other symptoms you’d like us to weigh in on, post here.
Each symptom has a comments section, please comment on tools you have found to help with various symptoms.
HI;
You asked about balance exercises some of us do. This is my typical routine which I follow 3-4X/week.
* I use the BOSU ball (flat side) for single leg balance exercises. I will hold one leg up for 30-60 seconds then proceed with the next. I do this 3-4X. I will also slowly swing my raised leg from front to back for an added challenge; or do side leg lifts as well.
* I do squats on the BOSU ball, 12-15 reps, 2-3X
*On the floor, I do single-leg deadlifts holding light weights for better balance.
* I also weight train 2X/week (my husband now takes me through an aggressive 50-minute workout) at the gym with also includes core exercises. I think this is important for balance.
Quite honestly, I will also do some single leg balances, such as the Tree Pose while I use my lap top or prepare dinner. There is many opportunities to add in a fe minutes of balance exercises throughout the day.