Dear Margaret:
This is in answer to your request for an instant reality check. The
answers correspond to the questions and their sequence in your messsage
5-6-96 and my feelings on 5-10 to 5-11-96:
1. 19
2. 0
3. 1
4. 11
5. 3
6. 1-2 hr
7. 40% of the time I refuse to give in, but sometimes I or my wife persuade
me to be sensible and avoid making a bad day even worse.
8. pain (literally), anger, introspection
>
> I need a quick "reality check". Would you mind responding to a mini
>survey? Please answer the following:
>1. total #hrs awake
>2. total #hrs nap during day
>3. total #hrs un-interrupted sleep during night
>4. total #hrs "on" on a good day
>5. total #hrs "on" on a bad day
>6. average length of time for meds. to kick in
>7. when in an "off" period, do you persist and attempt to remain "active"
>(that sure makes me laugh, if only my mask would permit it)or do you relax
>and wait it out?
>8. what is the most prevalent emotion you have when having a BAD day?
>My responses are:
>1. 18-20
>2. 0
>3. 4-6
>4. 9
>5. 4
>6. 60 minutes
>7. yes, I push myself. I am not sure why? I do feel restless, even when
>bradykinetic.
>8. Frustration-anger
>Thanks for listening, I already feel better! If there are responses, I will
>post results.
>Regards,
>Margaret Tuchman (54yrs., dx 1980, sinemet 9x25/100, permax 5x.25mg)
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