I am a neurologist but was still diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in my 40s

Dr David Blacker was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's in his forties. READ MORE:A top neurologist who was living a healthy and active life received a shock Parkinson's disease diagnosis in his forties.

The 55-year-old wants Australians to know Parkinson's doesn't mean a gradual and painful decline and that the symptoms can be eased with regular exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. 'Initially, I thought it was because I had been doing too much, that I'd been trying too hard without adequate rest and stretching,' he said.

'Everyone criticises doctors' handwriting, but my writing became really tough and I had trouble filling out forms, it was very getting difficult.' People with Parkinson's disease will receive a clinical diagnosis from their doctor as it doesn't show up on tests. 'What happens in this disorder is you get very vivid dreams and interruptions to sleep and you start yelling and kicking and thrashing.'

'I was very prepared personally and knew what it was. To some degree, I was relieved it was Parkinson's and not something that was going to be more rapid,' he said.'You have a certain picture about what your life's going to be like and what you're going to be doing in the future then when something like this happens it has to be reconfigured.'He started medication which eased his symptoms, took up boxing and yoga and swapped running for brisk walks.

He also adopted a Mediterranean diet which is high in fish olive oil, nuts and berries and low in red meat and dairy.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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