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Thanks to everyone that responded to me.  This list is the greatest for
brainpickin.   Bob
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From: "George Docken" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: Projection


> 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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> Bob Allison <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent by: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network
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> 08/08/2002 06:12 PM
> Please respond to Parkinson's Information Exchange Network
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>         Subject:        Projection
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>
> 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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