u/fireworks1985

Past experience tells me I should lead with this: I'm not seeking advice (thus, not flaired with "Questions/Advice") just asking if this is typical. I know, I know, everyone is different. Having said that: About 4 or 5 pm of a work day I feel like I could fall asleep in my Archie Bunker chair. I probably shouldn't sit in a recliner then, but...I think I could go to bed w/o dinner & just fall asleep if I let myself. Now, at my age 58F, I play that fun game of: Is this PD? Or menopause? Or just old age? (Or am I sick!?) Doesn't help that aforementioned work day is teaching 2nd grade. Isn't fatigue a symptom of PD? I read that your body gets tired due to all the movements, but I have very minimal physical symptoms--no tremors, just slow moving w/o meds & occasional (usual night time) mild spasms so...? Anyone with me? Just asking coz you're the only people with PD that I know!! (Have not "come out" yet IRL) THANKS!

The ONE common thread when researching PD is that patients MUST exercise if you have any hope of coping with symptoms. So, after the initial shock of the diagnosis, I started doing so full speed ahead. But two things are bugging the heck out of me: 1) I'm 99 percent sure I'm NOT exercising (I run/walk/run & elliptical) at the recommended 80-85% heart rate AND 2) When I don't exercise at all some days due to fatigue and/or apathy I feel VERY guilty, like I'm not fulfilling my required treatment. Not looking for advice, as I know the solution is: JUST DO IT, I guess I'm looking for commiseration ,,, does anyone else feel like this sometimes? TIA!