{"product_id":"9781452596440","title":"Shaken but in Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eI believe that rain, snow, sun, and wind are miracles made from the dust of the earth. One day we are healthy, the next day we are not. In 2008 I was showing neurological signs of Parkinson’s. I went to see my doctor, and she ordered an MRI. A few days after my MRI, I received a phone call from my doctor telling me that the MRI showed positive signs of Parkinson’s. I went to follow up with my family doctor to create a plan for my future.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe symptoms I experienced in the early stages were: \u003cbr\u003e • Difficulty writing\u003cbr\u003e • Slow movement\u003cbr\u003e • Softer voice\u003cbr\u003e • Feet were heavy and difficult to move\u003cbr\u003e • Hand tremors\u003cbr\u003e • Poor balance when walking\u003cbr\u003e • Drooling \u003cbr\u003e • Always feeling cold\u003cbr\u003e • Challenges with hand dexterity, making it difficult to peel fruit, put a letter in an envelope, hold a cup, dress, shave, and hold cutlery\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBefore I knew what was wrong with me, I was very frustrated. Once I was given the diagnosis and began seeing doctors, I was still frustrated. However, I didn’t feel as if I were in the dark anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balboa Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140650877168,"sku":"9781452596440","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781452596440_p0.jpg?v=1763845792","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781452596440","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}