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It is almost impossible to predict how any one person will react to having Parkinson’s disease. Every single person is different.

It is important to remember that the changes in your brain were happening before the signs and symptoms of the disease became apparent enough to make a diagnosis, and you have probably had subtle symptoms for a lot longer than you think. After reading this information you may be able to pinpoint some of them.

To predict the future, look at the past. The disease will probably progress at the same rate as it has been doing over the last few years - more quickly in some people than in others. It is possibly the hardest thing anyone will ask you to do, but try to accept your disease. It is a good idea to learn about the disorder and work with the professionals to help them control your symptoms. Your own positive attitude is the best therapy. That said, intensive research is now taking place to develop drugs that will slow or even reverse the disease in the future.