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Rayilyn and Rob I couldn't agree more. Most people thing PD is just a little tremor and maybe a little stiffness in the joints. but it is so much more. I was diagnosed eight years ago and have done fairly well on Sinemet, but this past year has been awful. I am no longer a free spirit going where and when I please. I must gauge everything by my meds schedule, which means I have three 'good' or 'on' hours between pills when I must do everything or it won't get done until the next day. Pain? Oh yes, especially in the morning. Cramps in the feet - I think this is called dystonia- which only lasts a short time. I am always aware of the things I can no longer do, like gardening, cooking anything more than a basic meal, no more dinners for friends, no long walks in the woods,, no late evenings with friends because I am ready for bed at 9.30. That's because I am awake at 5 AM. The worst thing is that I can no longer concentrate for long periods of time to work on my genealogy hobby, or sit and read a book for hours. It seems that every day my world is shrinking. I hate this damn disease!! Beryl ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn