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At 04:29 PM 08-08-96 -0400, you wrote: > t L have four grandsons, Gpa-Jack. I was diagnosed as having Parkinson's about nine years ago. My speech and handwriting were particularly affected and I soon found myself obliged to retire from my job as teacher of biochemistry in the University of Dundee, Scotland. Dear Gpa-Jack. From soon to be Grd-Ma. Mary, The only thing I find that plays havoc with P.D. is stress. By this I mean stress to be,to much noise, to many people around, to much stimuli at the one time of any kind, but particularly audio. "One thing at a time and every-things fine" seems to be the golden rule that works for me. Also I have a spell when my body dictates it is needed. Don't push yourself! I am dedicated to physical fitness, and have found that when I can't swim and walk and do my usuall excercise because of a bout of flue or whatever, my body tells me by all sorts of aches and pains within a very short time. But I don't enter the pool in the fast lane these day's. I keep focus that I am there for my health not to break any records. I think moderation is the key! Good luck. Mary Thompson. [log in to unmask] >So my question is- > >"What is known about possible factors which speed up the deterioration arising from Parkinson's and is fairly strenuous exercise likely to be one of these?" > >I shall be very pleased to hear from anybody who can relate to this one. > >Jack Tibbs([log in to unmask]) > >