Bob,
The practice I found most useful so far could be called
deliberate movement training. Tai Chi is a good example. It has subsets
specifically for Parkinson's and similar needs. Yoga is useful. I have
taken Feldenkrais training early in my pd experience. Since one of the
effects of the disease can be erasure of muscle memory, any program that
helps you choreograph the movement of your body is an asset.
If you want to know if your messages are being received, the
welcome message you received when you signed onto the list allows you to
send a copy to yourself. If you get it, we will too. Regards, Geo.
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Subject: Projection
I know that this is a designer disease, but I am looking for anyone who
may
have started similar to me which may tell me how this will progress. I am
55 and was dx 3 months ago. About 18 months ago, my first physical
symptom
was cramping in left leg during exercise. Then about 6 months ago, my
left
arm and hand developed mild bradykinesia. Approx 2-3 months ago, i
started
having problems with constipation, drooling, and light -headedness, and
weak
voice. Now, one of my biggest complaints is fatigue. I sleep alot and
still find it tough to make it thru the work day. I am also starting to
have mild dyskinesia's such as a head jerk or leg twitch. I am not on
meds
yet. Does this sound familiar to anyone? What strategies /meds seem to
work best for you? What did your progression lead to?
Bob
PS I cannot tell if my posts make it to the list unless someone answers;
is
that normal or do i need to change a setting?
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