Diane, a woman with Parkinson’s, recently explained an unfortunate experience.
I actually had a doctor tell me: "Parkinson's is not such a bad disease. It’s so easy to control. Look at you; you don't look like anything is wrong,"
I didn't even respect the comment by an answer. I was so mad.
He doesn’t see me when I'm at the end of a dose, or my meds are not working, or he doesn't realize many reasons why it’s very difficult to live with. It’s a very expensive disease and a battle.
People with Parkinson's interact with people who do not have all the information about the disease or medical research.
Keep in mind that these are opportunities for you to share some of your experiences and develop some understanding. Who knows? You may convince someone to be an advocate for Parkinson's disease and the science that could render a cure.