Nikita Krielaart - 24 Years Old with Parkinson's

“Go easy on yourself and take time with discovering everything... because it will be hard on you. Just take it day by day."
Diagnosed at only 20 years old, Nikita's young-onset Parkinson's started manifesting its symptoms during her childhood. Realizing its uniqueness, Nikita talks about her story "to inspire, and encourage others to talk about Parkinson's, too."
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[@melissamcnamee1702]

Thank you for sharing your story Nikita. You have the right attitude to go a long way. I was diagnosed at age 22 and I am almost 54 now. God be with you on your journey.

[@melissamcnamee1702]

I am 54. I was diagnosed at 21. Thank you for sharing your positive message.

[@gilbertigabe7331]

My father got diagnosed at 65, so I'm sorry it caught so early, it's not fun. Hope a cure is found soon, all the best.

[@julif6739]

Sorry Nikita I am also diagnosed with Severe Parkinson in my 40s this year and am really struggling to accept that I can’t do the things I love to do any more. Thanks for sharing. You can watch my first video I posted today if you don’t mind.

[@timblock3483]

Poor young woman!!😭😭😭😭

[@natevart4156]

I can’t find answers for my self. My right arm never swings when i walk only my left arm. And when I search it up this is the only thing that comes up.

[@nitusinghgheloth7399]

Please go for ayurveda Im suffering from this but Ayurveda is effective and it doesn't have side effects

[@ignisspiritustenebris7137]

I believe i have it, but have yet to be diagnosed. I'm 25. My hands and legs shake and i have trouble writing when they do. When i walk, some of the muscles in my legs and feet feel stiff, making it hard to balance correctly. I am going to hopefully see a doctor soon for it.

[@Mr244u]

Thank you Nikita for sharing your experience. I also have Parkinson's and I am struggling to find the minimum dosage for Levodopa. You mention you take 14 pills a day. I was wondering if all pills are Levodopa (100/25 mg) or what medications you are taking now. I wish you well with your journey and hope a cure is found soon.

[@smca7271]

Life is not fair...but you only get one....your probably gowing better and faster than most....wishing you best of luck on your journey

[@swarajyadaveducationalpoin4859]

I am 20 years old. I am also affect with parkinson's disease .

[@patrickrankin184]

Thank you for sharing your story. All the best to you

[@rahuljoshi5908]

Yes I can understand Nikita I am also suffering from this disease and I am 25 years old

[@gauravbhandari7084]

Nikita, Wishing you best in life. No one wants this disease at any point in life

[@macintoshimann9892]

I have dystonia and psychedelics have given me my life back! Hoping this research will be completed on Parkinson’s and offer some hope

[@varunkumarroyvarunkumarroy2857]

I am also living with parkinson but Physical exercise can manage PD symptoms

[@marcgreen3629]

My grandmother had it and her mother and im 35 and have lots of symptoms . How do I go about getting diagnosed?

[@muttontrash1311]

I’m 22 and for a year my hand writing got bad and I can’t really keep my arms still in a certain position, my digestion kinda sucks. I never knew these could be symptoms I’m going to get checked I’ll update later

[@user-rk1se3kw6i]

I am so sorry, I should've sone something for myself and you...

[@SurajitDas-fo5vu]

Hi Nikita my name is atashi and im 27 got perkinson at 22 but jut 0ne year ago i found out my desease first time i cried a lot day by day no tears comming without knowing anything my mom dad arrange my marriage then i Marry infact I didn't know but my husband accepted me and he is one of my way to live ...