Many of you already know my adventures with getting Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS), but for those who don’t… a quick review. I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 32, but I had symptoms for years before the official confirmation. I found excuses for my slowness, rigidity, or other uncontrollable movements. But I never thought […]
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Fatigue and my Parkinson’s
When I was younger, I would hear about people having fatigue, and I didn’t grasp the seriousness of the problem. I thought they just needed a nap, and then they would be right as rain. It wasn’t until I got my diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease that my point of view began to shift. What does fatigue […]
I Get To Exercise Today
I wake to the sound of my alarm at 6:45 am. The distinct sound of rain confuses me as I open my eyes and strain to see through the blurriness that is all around me. I see my dog Crash stretching and yawning at the edge of my bed. In the middle of the night, […]
Cooking Adventures
I have had multiple… shall we call them… “situations” revolving around cooking food. Maybe it started when I was a little girl trying to get out of school. I knew my parents wouldn’t let me stay home unless I was running a fever, so my genius-level brain came up with the plan to hold the glass […]
Parkinson’s through my niece and nephew’s eyes
Tomorrow is Christmas Day. Although my family won’t be having a traditional holiday, like many families across the world due to the fear of COVID, I find myself reflecting on past holidays that I had the pleasure of spending with my nephew and niece. Ethan is 13 years and Maddie 11. I’ve been known as the […]
My Parkinson’s Paranoia
I have been trying to get back on a schedule with my exercise routine. I was participating in Rock Steady Boxing and Yoga until the COVID pandemic slapped us across the face. Then I got in the Corona slump, where I felt unmotivated and unproductive. Out of fear, despondency, anxiety, and trepidation, I felt the pressure of limiting […]
What Parkies Shouldn’t Do On Halloween
Even though the pandemic has implemented guidelines, there are still ways to celebrate Halloween, so I thought it would be appropriate to post my holiday blog. Enjoy… even if it’s 6 feet apart. I see ghosts, ghouls, witches, vampires, and zombies everywhere. But I am not taking a dopamine agonist, so how am I seeing these […]
Parkinson’s Urban Dictionary
It’s been a few years since I posted the Parkinson’s Urban Dictionary, so I thought we should add some more words that we’ve learned. Here goes… It seems like in this day and age, people have created their own language. Yes, I may type in English but don’t act like you don’t know what I […]
How I use protein to control my Parkinson’s
Now before I go any further, please read the following disclaimer from my legal department: *All events or experiences described in this blog are solely based on Perky Parkie’s life adventures. And while some Parkies might have similar events, we are all snowflakes and no individual can replicate her exact experiences. Besides, who would want to? She […]
The Dangers of Getting Dressed
We all have clothing mishaps, like when you wear your t-shirt inside out or miss a button on your sweater, but for Parkies getting dressed can be quiet a challenge. I have created a list of whoopsies that some of you might be able to relate to. This is the danger of getting dressed with Parkinson’s. Pants […]
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