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---------- > Fra: ABAKALK <[log in to unmask]> > Til: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> > Emne: Massage > Dato: 11. december 1997 17:01 > > I'm 81 years old,diagnosed 4 years. My medication is: 500mg l-dopa/24 hrs > 80 mg c-dopa/24 hrs > 2 caps amantadine/24 hrs. > 4 hr dosage intervals > > With this medication I have an exercise routine for PD which includes swimming > work 4 days and twice a week a vigorous massage. My excellent neurologist is > responsible for this tripartite program. I write this to encourage more > attention to massage which has done wonders for me. The masseur comes to my > home in Philadelphia and charges $40 for one hour massage or $25 for a half > hour massage. > > Give it some thought. > > Sam Kalkstein ******** Hello Sam, I`m from Denmark, and our neuro always tell us pwp HOW important it is for pwp to be in a great condition. It`s NOT enough only to take our medication. In Denmark we pwp are not paying for massage because we have an incurable disease. I`m visiting my physiotherapist every wednesday - and I enjoy the massage - it keeps my muscles soft. Twice as week I`m doing gymnastic excersices, so like you I`m really in a good condition. Best wishes Sonia