#69: Jessica's young-onset Parkinson's journey: Advocacy, Faith, and Personal Growth

In this episode, our host, Jessica Krauser, takes you on an intimate exploration of the early days of her diagnosis to her remarkable transformation into an empowered advocate. Delve into the pages of her journal, where she meticulously documented the symptoms that led her to the life-altering diagnosis. Discover the depths of her prayer journal, where Jessica sought solace, answers, and guidance from God, grappling with the uncertainty and challenges that Parkinson's presented.

[@btmcphaull]

Thank you for this podcast. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's when I was 44, I'm now 46 with a family. This is so encouraging. This is a scary journey because of anxiety and depression.

[@kfulcraft]

I can’t express how much your podcast has helped me … and I was diagnosed 17 years ago when I was 40… thank you for sharing your experience so openly ❤

[@Shave_n_Butcher]

Jessica, MJF is our poster boy and you are our poster girl. And of course we love Brian too (only his art is slightly less known than Michael’s)

[@philemonscript]

These diagnosis stories are what I’ve really been searching for and there really aren’t a lot on RUclips. Having more diagnoses stories of people would be a great idea for continuing content. Thanks for all y’all do.

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

That's a good point. We talk to a lot of patients about specific issues, but we don't have that many episodes on patients actual diagnosis stories. That's a good idea for a "series" or playlist. Thanks for the advice!

[@israelanzures]

Love your podcast, Jessica and Brian you are awesome, I love how you keep it so real and informative. I was diagnosed in 2016 with PD, I'm currently taking the test to see if I qualify for DBS, listing to Brian and his journey with this procedure is comforting to know that there is help and hope for this awful disease, love you two keep up this astonishing work that you do

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

Thanks! Good luck to you!

[@racheldimayuga4636]

Love your personal sharing Jessica. Keep up with the good work. I learned a lot from your podcast and helps me to stay positive, keep my faith and live life to the fullest despite my PD.

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisc9259]

Thank you for sharing Jess. :)

[@tr3vorb438]

Thank you for sharing. Have you considered doing a podcast on treating PD with Traditional Chinese Medicine?

[@ziontours5893]

I'm the same person but so different. I used to feel and look 10 years younger than my actual age. Now I feel 10 years older, and on days when I suffer from severe mask face and my Bradykinesia is really bad even 20 years older.

[@thesecretlifeofparkinsons]

I feel that way some days too.

[@ziontours5893]

@@thesecretlifeofparkinsons You always look great on the vlogs.

[@debbiegleason2946]

I’m 71 and have been officially diagnosed on May 29, 2022. It was my 70th birthday. I know I’ve had symptoms for several years I saw the poscast with Dr Patel about Bo tox. I have a big issue with my jaw being shaking and get very rigid. Would Botox hel with that?