My mother is now 73 years old. About 10 years ago, she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She is having stiffness and finding it difficult to walk. She tends to fall. Now, another problem that we are facing is that she is losing her memory day by day.

I began to have a lack of energy and strength at about 53 years of age. Next came legs that would not do what I wanted them to, such as climb stairs. My balance was also a problem. I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when I was 62. My main symptoms were muscle weakness and a tendency to fall. They continue to be my greatest problems along with lack of judgment, forgetfulness, and anxiety.

I will be 61 years old next month and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 13 months ago. My main symptom was and still is rigidity or stiffness of my right-hand side. I also have some difficulty writing. The original diagnosis was confirmed three months later by a second neurologist. I am on one tablet of pramipexole (Sifrol), 0.25 mg three times a day. Four months ago my neurologist added Biperiden, 2 mg. Now, I take half a tablet of Biperiden three times a day. Since the original diagnosis, my stiffness has slowly increased.

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 37. My father had it, so I don't know if it's my luck or heredity. My first problem was fine motor skills, especially writing. After five years of waiting, I saw a neurologist who confirmed my fears. I was immediately started on Sinemet. All of this was 22 years ago. I will be 59 in a few days. I have had good luck with the Sinemet and other meds like Mirapex, but I am extremely tired now. I have also noticed cognitive decline, but that is also related to a now-removed brain tumor. I also have had type 1 diabetes for 30 years.

I'm 25 and for the last few weeks I have noticed that my fingers and hands shake a lot and my fingers want to jerk and twitch. I lose track of my concentration. I can't remember things. My mom was my age when I first noticed her doing the same thing.

My sister was diagnosed a week ago after several years of being told she had "restless leg syndrome.” She has very bad toe cramps, where here foot looks like a claw and is very painful. She also "freezes" on trying to stand from a sitting position. She speaks so quickly and "gabbles" that we are unable to decipher what she is saying. She is now very unsteady on her feet and has fallen several times; we are obviously very concerned about this as she lives alone. She is 84 years old. Her neurosurgeon has suggested that she should move into a "lodge" with 24 hour supervision.

My Parkinson's first started at age 46. I was a paramedic and as it progressed and my gait was changing, I knew something was wrong, so I went to a neurologist. Very early on, my lips were quivering. The medications have helped, and I am able to function �” just a little slower now.

My husband is 80 years and has been suffering from PD for the past 15 years. Lately he has started hallucinating and I don't know how to handle the situation. He cannot sleep and tried to find and catch the imaginary people who he thinks are real. Any advice will be welcome.