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Kenlynn White
I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) at the age of 44 in 2015. I originally went to a neurologist with a tremor and many other non-motor symptoms, then after 2+ years of completing a gamut of tests the neurologist “phoned a friend” an MDS. He saw me about a week later and gave me the diagnosis; then sent me on my way.
Back to work I go, after all I have a husband, a 9- and 11-year-old that need me. I pretty much ignored the PD (the MDS advised that wouldn’t last very long) and didn’t tell anyone (besides immediate family) for the first several years, aside from routine doctor visits to the MDS. Each visit a new medication was added to my regimen. In 2021, the dyskinesias were so horrible the MDS recommended I look into DBS and I took the plunge.
In 2022, my family and I quickly realized that DBS wasn’t enough, and it was time to retire so I could live better with PD. I have always exercised regularly, but now I go outside for a walk daily, go to the gym, and attend PD based classes. I have many connections in the PD community and I’m proud to call many of them friends. I have not given in to this unpredictable disease, but I’m going to LIVE MY LIFE!
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Kenlynn White
Mentor for People with Parkinson's
Denver, CO