Episode #42: People with Parkinson's managing 'Freezing of Gait'

The Secret Life of Parkinson's: Freezing of Gait (FOG) is just another potential symptom that people living with Parkinson's may experience. In this episode, we talk to Ginger, a fellow PDNextSteps gym member, who was diagnosed in 2020 and has been dealing with Freezing of Gait for the past year. She shares what it feels like and a few tips that work for her.

[bradkeough]

I have issues but a lot of time i lose balance and fall. I've froze on the stairs several times too. I find it harder when I get embarrassed or feel embarassed.

[mdegloff]

Have you walked with trekking poles? I have found that it helps me keep a steady gate.

[nancylw]

If you count example 1 2 3 4 out loud or to your self you will move / I was a bad freezer and had Parkinson for 6 years

[susangabuya]

I'm Susan Fr. Phillipines iwas diagnosed of 3 years ago

[patrickkehoe]

Can this happen from stress anxiety alone without brain problems, can you have this mentally freeze fear

[garyc]

Does levadopa help with freezing of gait

[Anthony]

FOG is the worse! I read professionals are trying to upgrade DBS and will be able to get rid of freezing. Have you heard the same?

[MrBroomy]

A friend if mine uses a laser pointer to step over. It's an illusion to his mind to step over.