Hi Linda -
Your message came thru just fine! And don't worry about messing anyone up; that's actually pretty hard to do. The worst that's likely to happen is that your message doesn't transmit, and your internet service provider will most likely send you a msg to say there's a transmission problem, so THAT's not a big deal, either.
You don't mention how old your mother is, or what dosages she's on?? I don't know about the vitamin issue, someone else will surely address that for you (ask again if they don't) .... but I can assure you that the stress of 2 surgeries is a likely culprit in any recent increase in her PD symptoms. What kind of doctor is she seeing for her PD? And whereabouts does she live? Are you nearby, or watching out for her long-distance? I've pasted on a recent post from Camilla Flintermann, the "owner" of the CARE list, which you might like to join also. My mother is 76 and has been diagnosed about 6 years; she really went downhill 2-3 years ago when my father was very ill and subsequently died, so we know about stress and PD :( . The lists have been a big help to me; I hope they'll help you and your mom too.
Mary Rack
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SEVERAL FOLKS HAVE ASKED ABOUT JOINING CARE--my notebook was "packed"
and I just got back into it, so here are the details for those interested.
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Subject: How to Join CARE list (fwd)
CARE (Caregivers Are Really Essential )is a sublist of the main PD list,
which is especially for caregivers (CGs) of Parkinsonians (PWPs). The need
for such a list was evident from feelings expressed on the PD list that there
are times when CGs need to be able to "let off steam" in a place where they
will not upset their PWPs. Some of us have caregiver support groups, where
we can safely express feelings, get practical support, and share experiences
but some do not. The CARE list serves this need, but DOES NOT shut off the
participation of CGs on the main list. We operate through a listserv at
Miami University, Oxford,Ohio. This is a closed list, meaning that CGs who
wish to join should send a request as follows:
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SUBscribe CARE (your first and last names)
Instructions will then be sent to you as to how to proceed, when you have been
added to the list. List "co-owners" are Jeff Jones and myself. The traffic on
CARE is a lot less than on the main list, if this is a consideration.
Welcome aboard! Questions? email me or Jeff:
Camilla Flintermann <[log in to unmask]>
Jeff Jones <[log in to unmask]>
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 78/7, Oxford,Ohio
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