7 Subtle Changes That May Signal Your Parkinson’s Has Progressed
Doing Life Today
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Could subtle changes in your everyday life be signs that your Parkinson’s has progressed?
Parkinson’s progression doesn’t always announce itself with one dramatic new symptom. Sometimes the changes are so gradual that we adapt before we even realize we’re adapting.
Something that used to happen automatically suddenly requires thought. Your medication still works, but the timing feels different. Walking takes more concentration. Your voice changes. Multitasking gets harder. Or maybe you can still do everything you used to do, but suddenly doing it costs you more.
In this episode, I share 7 subtle shifts that may signal your Parkinson’s has progressed, including changes in movement, medication response, walking, speech, non-motor symptoms, thinking and fatigue.
I also share a very real freezing experience I recently had while going through customs on our way to LSU.
But this is important: none of these changes by themselves prove that your Parkinson’s has progressed.
Parkinson’s fluctuates. Sleep, stress, illness, digestion, medication timing and other factors can temporarily change symptoms too. This episode is about recognizing patterns over time, not becoming frightened by one bad day.
Carmen also joins us for Carmen’s Care Partner Corner, because sometimes the person beside us notices our little adaptations before we do. And she has some advice for care partners about the difference between noticing change and becoming the “change police.” 😂
Stay through #7, because I think it may be the most overlooked shift of all, and it leads to one simple question that changed how I think about my own Parkinson’s.
💬 YOUR TURN: Which of these seven changes did you notice first? Tell me in the comments. Somebody reading your answer may realize, “Wait... me too.”
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⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
This video shares my personal experience living with Parkinson’s disease and general educational information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace professional medical advice. Parkinson’s is highly individual, and changes in symptoms can have many causes. Always discuss new or changing symptoms and treatment decisions with your neurologist or qualified healthcare professional.
I have Parkinson’s. But Parkinson’s doesn’t have me.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Parkinson’s Can Change Before You Notice
01:08 What This Video Does NOT Mean
01:50 #1 Automatic Things Start Requiring Thought
03:45 #2 Your Medication Window Starts Changing
05:49 The Question I Want You to Ask Yourself
06:01 #3 Walking Becomes a Job
07:21 My Freezing Moment at Customs
09:36 #4 People Keep Asking You to Repeat Yourself
11:23 #5 Your Non-Motor Symptoms Get Louder
12:50 #6 Your Brain Has Less Room for Two Things
14:32 Carmen’s Care Partner Corner
16:40 #7 The Same Day Costs You More
19:05 What Should You Do About These Changes?
20:13 Which One Did You Notice First?
20:48 Today’s Brycism
HASHTAGS
#Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #LivingWithParkinsons #ParkinsonsSymptoms
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7 Subtle Changes That May Signal Your Parkinson’s Has Progressed
Doing Life Today
35,099 views
Could subtle changes in your everyday life be signs that your Parkinson’s has progressed?
Parkinson’s progression doesn’t always announce itself with one dramatic new symptom. Sometimes the changes are so gradual that we adapt before we even realize we’re adapting.
Something that used to happen automatically suddenly requires thought. Your medication still works, but the timing feels different. Walking takes more concentration. Your voice changes. Multitasking gets harder. Or maybe you can still do everything you used to do, but suddenly doing it costs you more.
In this episode, I share 7 subtle shifts that may signal your Parkinson’s has progressed, including changes in movement, medication response, walking, speech, non-motor symptoms, thinking and fatigue.
I also share a very real freezing experience I recently had while going through customs on our way to LSU.
But this is important: none of these changes by themselves prove that your Parkinson’s has progressed.
Parkinson’s fluctuates. Sleep, stress, illness, digestion, medication timing and other factors can temporarily change symptoms too. This episode is about recognizing patterns over time, not becoming frightened by one bad day.
Carmen also joins us for Carmen’s Care Partner Corner, because sometimes the person beside us notices our little adaptations before we do. And she has some advice for care partners about the difference between noticing change and becoming the “change police.” 😂
Stay through #7, because I think it may be the most overlooked shift of all, and it leads to one simple question that changed how I think about my own Parkinson’s.
💬 YOUR TURN: Which of these seven changes did you notice first? Tell me in the comments. Somebody reading your answer may realize, “Wait... me too.”
💛 JOIN THE CLUB
Living with Parkinson’s can be confusing enough without trying to figure it all out alone.
Join The Club, our FREE worldwide community for people with Parkinson’s and care partners:
https://club.dolifetoday.com
⭐ BRYCE'S INNER CIRCLE
Want to go deeper with me through additional conversations, Zoom sessions and more?
https://dolifetoday.com/inner-circle
⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
This video shares my personal experience living with Parkinson’s disease and general educational information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace professional medical advice. Parkinson’s is highly individual, and changes in symptoms can have many causes. Always discuss new or changing symptoms and treatment decisions with your neurologist or qualified healthcare professional.
I have Parkinson’s. But Parkinson’s doesn’t have me.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Parkinson’s Can Change Before You Notice
01:08 What This Video Does NOT Mean
01:50 #1 Automatic Things Start Requiring Thought
03:45 #2 Your Medication Window Starts Changing
05:49 The Question I Want You to Ask Yourself
06:01 #3 Walking Becomes a Job
07:21 My Freezing Moment at Customs
09:36 #4 People Keep Asking You to Repeat Yourself
11:23 #5 Your Non-Motor Symptoms Get Louder
12:50 #6 Your Brain Has Less Room for Two Things
14:32 Carmen’s Care Partner Corner
16:40 #7 The Same Day Costs You More
19:05 What Should You Do About These Changes?
20:13 Which One Did You Notice First?
20:48 Today’s Brycism
HASHTAGS
#Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #LivingWithParkinsons #ParkinsonsSymptoms
Which of these 7 subtle shifts hit closest to home for you?
Just comment the number (1-7) or tell us what you've been noticing lately.
Remember, Parkinson's progression doesn't always happen with big dramatic changes. Sometimes it's the little things that quietly creep in over time.
Your comment might be exactly what someone else needs to read today to realize they're not alone.
And if you're new here, welcome. We're a community of people with Parkinson's, care partners, and friends who believe no one should have to figure this out alone. ❤