Thank you, no I have not tried the picturing. I have tried to take slow breaths and concentrate on listening to the background music.
I am not sure if this is safe or not because it will depend on how all consuming the hallucinations are. If he is
not aware of the hallucinations and the visions that are being created by him then I… read more
When walking and other movements are slowed? What is that called?
That is called Bradykinesia. It is one of the primary symptoms of Parkinson's. It could mean moving slow, shuffling, and even freezing up from time to time.
very nice. I take the side roads. The freeways are out of control. When I must drive the freeways I try to have my wife take me. speed limit 65 everyone faster than that.
Do any of you who have had DBS regret it?
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I had mine placed in August and November of 2021. Boston Scientific rechargeable. I feel like I have a new lease on life! I know that as my PD progresses, it eventually won’t work as well, but I will… read more
It’s when you can’t do tasks as fast as you once did.
Folding clothes, putting on clothes etc
Shingles, an infectious disease marked by a painful skin rash with blisters, wasn’t associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study of more than 1 million U.S. veterans.
See the full article at parkinsonsnewstoday.com
I don't know of any connection between shingles and PD
However, I did have a battle with shingles a few months before I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
I think it is interesting that my… read more
I'm also more anxious in am
Especially after vivid dreams
I usually feel better as day moves on. Diagnosed a year ago but had tremor for 10 years and was told it was essential tremor. A little nausea early morning passes usually with the day.
Morning is also my hardest time. I try to plan things in the afternoon, but sometimes I plan things about mid morning just so I can get up and go! My medication‘s have been changed and I’m sleeping… read more
I am on levodopa - one pill 3 times a day and 1 ragisaline each morning. Plus I take lots of vitamins. My left side is affected. My left leg will shake slightly when I’m tired but no one can see it… read more
MJFF is offering a webinar on 1/18 from 12=1 PM om exercise and PD. One of the topics for discussion includes the best exercises for folks with PD. If interested, you have to register on the MJFF website.
Thank you Lucas for the information.