Hi,
Guess I need to see my doctor. I'm 62, have had an increasing problem writing for the last 7 years. Doctors thought it was carpal tunnel related from being a teacher. A year ago I had a prostate operation that has taken a long time to recuperate from. A few months after the operation, I found I was having anxiety attacks when out socially or in large stores, then my writing hand developed a slight tremor which appears off and on even now a year later. My doctor didn't think it was Parkinsons but I guess normal aging! At times it just plain hard to write a few word or type. The typing sometimes is much easier howeve, almost as if there was no problem. It's very confusing.
The last 3 weeks my sleep pattern which is generally fair, has become eradic. I'm falling asleep not bad, but waking up after 2, 3, 4, or 5 hours, and am wide awake; seems like the clock is standing still. Tonight I awoke after an hour and am wide awake and feeling an extreme restlessness. I don't think this is an anxiety attack, it feels different.
Yes, I'll see my doctor again, but I'm wondering if any of you can relate to this or see a patten here related to Parkinsons. I've read on-line here that sleep problems can be part of the Parkinson symptoms, does it mean sleeping too long or having trouble sleeping in general. I wonder. Can anyone shed some light here? Thanks.
hi lucas-try going online to www.parkinson.org, they can send you pamphlets on the signs of parkinson etc. at no charge to help you understand your questions. good luck!
Lucas I can relate to all those symptoms.I am a 60 male dx in 98with parkinsons.You need to see a neurologist.If you do have Parkinsons the sooner it is treated the better.Looking way back sleeping disorder,muscle aches,and handwriting were the first signs for me.This progressed into tremor then walking disorders.Im currently on stalevo and mirapex which helps greatly.Good luck.Ed