Ivan, try a plain chocolate bar without the peanut butter protein.  I have
a friend who swears that it works to clear up slurred and soft voice.  In
fact NIH was interested in this phenomena. It does the job!!!!  I witnessed
her come speak at our support group, eat a Hershey bar about ten minutes
before speaking and the difference was remarkable.  You will be a hit!

>^^^^^^  WARM GREETINGS  FROM  ^^^^^^^^^^^^  :-)
> Ivan Suzman        49/39/36       [log in to unmask]   :-)
> Portland, Maine    land of lighthouses       breezy,  86  deg. F   :-)
>********************************************************************
>Hi PD-folks*,
>
>A PD-drama is going on here in Maine.  Last night we rehearsed without
>our music folders. I have been memorizing lyrics and rehearsing
>choreography every day lately.
>
>It took 2 and 1/2 hours for me to dress and be ready to sing.  I made the
>mistake of eating a cheese sandwich and an apple too close to rehearsal
>time! My medications stopped working!  I was anxious and stressed.
>
>After drinking Mountain Dew soda, and getting my calf muscles massaged,
>and sucking on hard candies,  I finally felt better. Although slightly
>sweaty and with eyesight slightly out-of-focus, I did unusually well.
>
>I am grateful that my memorization is perfectly  intact.  I was a little
>worried that, with PD making me tired, I might have trouble remembering
>lyrics of unfamiliar songs.
>
>My voice volume is less than it used to be,  until I am warmed up
>thoroughly. But last night, I somehow managed to "belt out" all three of
>my solos. I took extra yellow Sinemet 25/100( about 1/3 of a tablet) and
>ate extra Reese's Peanut Butter Cups during the breaks.  This worked!
>
>The Director and all chorus members know I have PD, and we all were
>relieved that I sang better than ever.  I also did the hand claps, and
>the arm and leg dance motions where called for, without a problem.
>
>  One of the small miracles from all this singing, despite PD, is that I
>am acquiring new friends who are amazed that I can perform on stage, and
>who become very curious about what it takes me to battle PD.
>
>One is a local TV host, who just told me on the telephone that he is
>requesting a camera crew. He is putting in the request today to his
>producer.
>
>Just to be out there, singing in chorus for the public to enjoy, is a big
>thrill.  I feel like I am
>outwitting PD. I wonder who else has been so fortunate to entertain and
>inspire others, even if the preparations and techniques to get ready are
>quite complicated.
>
>Our three concert nights are June 17 - 19, 8 PM. (Thurs - Sat) Anyone on
>the List can e-mail me about tickets and so forth.  There will be
>videotapes made, but with union labor rules and  chorus production
>regulations, I do not know when or if I can obtain personal distribution
>rights.
>
>The weather in Maine is now absolutely splendid, so come visit us in
>Portland!  I just got fitted for the tuxedo (we sing in formal chorus
>attire). It's quite a thrill to realize that I will be on stage in less
>than two weeks!
>
>Ivan  Suzman  :-0   (singing bass solos)
>
>*e-mail copy to my neuro (John Boothby, MD)


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