This poor chap thinks he might be a hypochondriac

On a PD forum, one participant, wondering about his condition, described his symptoms as:

• External tremors in my arms and legs
• Shaking and jolting while asleep
• Foot Dragging
• Swallowng issues
• Masking- it used to upset me why people thought I was always so angry.
• 'Vibrating' feeling over the whole body
• Falling if I stand quickly
• Not having complete control of my hand when taking coffee out of a jar etc
• Bursting into tears at the smallest thing
• Lack of arm swing when walking

And he has not been formally diagnosed. These are the classic symptoms of PD. I have seen and suffered them. If you have them, you got it. But don't panic, everything will be OK - drugs now. Cure coming sooner than later.

To those newly diagnosed, it is not the end of the world to be diagnosed with PD. If you are upset with your diagnosis that is how it should be. Let the bad luck consume you for awhile, then get mad at it, then fight it and and remember that if there is no peril in the fight, there can be no glory in victory. And we will win. PD is already on its knees. In the meantime, find yourself a good forum like Parkinson's UK. There are experienced PWP,there who will help you come to terms.