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After I take a bath I am exhausted beyond what words can explain. And I tremor, teeth chatter. T he bath takes it out of me. Anyone else?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Downingtown, PA
May 20
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Many community members shared that bathing or showering is one of the most exhausting parts of their day with Parkinson's, often leading to... Read more

Many community members shared that bathing or showering is one of the most exhausting parts of their day with Parkinson's, often leading to tremors, chills, excessive sweating, and the need to rest afterward. Several members offered helpful strategies like using tepid or cool water, showering at night, sitting on a bath chair or toilet seat to conserve energy, and installing grab bars for safety. A recurring theme was the deep comfort found in knowing others share these struggles, with members leaning on each other, caregivers, faith, and even their pets for support.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

To anyone who is reading this chain may I suggest this.

Whether you have a caregiver or not. Be sure that you have grab bars in your bathroom, both by the toilet and the bathtub or shower.

If you don't, please call someone today and have some installed. They don't cost much and they're easy to install.

PD may not kill you, but a bad fall certainly can.

🦉

May 24
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Kathy! Ilove you as well as all the rest of my Parkinson's team

May 29
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I like your reply. I have confidence in my doctor too but he only sees me 4 times a year and for 15 minutes. No one except us knows what we go through. Other than. GOD a n d my dog, I live alone, widowed, no children so only GOD and the dog loves me, that might not be true but I often do feel that way.
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God bless all of you. Your posting sustains me.
Kathy 🙂

May 29
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

absolutely what I experience Hatch!!!!

May 26
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member -If you don't like her, find a new doctor.

May 24

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