‘Twas the night before Christmas, and Perkys’ a wreck,She did too much again, aw, why the heck?Perky knows better, she’s committed a mortal sin.But has hopes that Sinemet soon will kick in. Wrapping and ribbons all covered the floor,The evidence shows the day wasn’t a bore.Her body moves slow and the rigidity is seen,But that […]
100 Things I Can Do Today To Help My Parkinson’s
Having Parkinson’s disease (PD) can feel like you are riding in the back seat of a car with a crazy drunk driver. You have lost control of your life and PD has taken the wheel. You can’t rely on your body to move the way it used to. Everyday tasks that used to come with […]
Before I Had Parkinson’s
** Here is a blog post I wrote for “PD Wise” which is a great resource for Parkinson’s disease and stories of people fighting the condition. -Enjoy! My life before I had Parkinson’s? Sometimes it is hard to think about that time because when you have a neurological condition, you learn to adapt, to accept […]
10 Strange Facts About Parkinson’s Disease
I was watching a 3 night special on the Ebola Virus, compliments of the National Geographic network. It’s like seeing a scary movie on television and you know that it will give you nightmares, but you still take a peak… I couldn’t look away. I tunned in every night learning all the ways that the […]
Generic Vs. Name Brand Medications
I have had a few inquires about the difference between name brand Parkinson’s medicaitons and their Generic form recently, so I thought it would be a good time to repost my blog about my experience. Enjoy! This last week, I had a ton of medication fluctuations… ok, maybe not a ton, but the inconsistencies were […]
The Future Of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
What does the future look like? Will we be gallivanting around in flying automobiles? Perhaps our homes will be keyless and completely automated to the sound of our voice. Maybe we will have robots that are programmed to be our caregivers. Considering how fast technology is growing, these ideas may not be that unlikely. Just […]
7 Things Healthy Parkies Do
Is it possible to be a healthy Parkie? Well, I have seen that some people with Parkinson’s do not always do what is in their best interest. They don’t take the steps to slow the progression of their illness. In many cases, they just feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin. Hopefully, this list […]
DIY Parkinson’s Holiday Gifts 2018
While I’m still recovering from my health complications, I thought I would update my “Do-it-yourself” holiday gift blog. Christmas is right around the corner, but if you find yourself with some free time, making your gifts is a great way to show someone that you care. I know that having Parkinson’s disease can be a […]
There’s Always Plan B
I wasn’t going to write this blog post. I try to stay positive and didn’t want to bring anyone down, but part of the reason I blog is to share my personal experiences. Good or bad. Therefore I am sitting at my desk and typing this post for all of you. I felt so much […]
I Need Your Help
I will admit that I have trouble asking for help. I know that I have encouraged my readers to ask for support when they need it, but truthfully it’s been a challenge for me. I know… say it isn’t so. I recently wrote a blog post “When Parkinson’s isn’t the priority” where I explain that […]
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