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You wrote: > >>Hi,Im Barry Segal from Morrisson, Colo. Im 45 and have been diagnosed >>since Jan of 1987. > >> my symptoms flare up >>more in response to situational stresses than to medication >>deficiencies(stress,cold, excitement,boredom,and sometimes for no >>reason at all). > > >Hi Barry, > >Welcome to the list. You will glean much information from this group and >find people really helpful. After all we are all in this thing together. > >You will find stress and excitement quoted by most PD people as factors >which worsen their PD symptoms. In fact I suffer if I watch any exciting >sport on the TV! Horror films are TABOO in this household! I'd have >nightmares too, I reckon. > >But, never thought of the cold as a factor. I will keep an eye on it. > >Anyone else find that the cold is a factor in their symptoms? > > > > >Ernie Peters ([log in to unmask]) > Hi Ernie: I also avoid stressful movies and sporting events. I always check the movie codes to insure that they are G or Gp.Once, and the last time,that I went to a Broncos game which was close and exciteing, my whole body kind of just "shut down". I had to sit with my eyes closed and try to tune out for 15 min. I thought about leaving early but I dont think I could have moved. Quite a scare that I dont care to repeat. On the positive side Ive taken up a few new hobbies that are more productive and active than spectator sports :) Speaking of cold, my pd is right sided and when it flares up my right hand just about freezes. Does that happen to you? When it occurrs I put on a thin cotton glove (and do a Michael Jackson routine...well not really). Barry : [log in to unmask]