This is a message to Craig Mellinger, in response to a communication he
recently posted. But I would appreciate comments from any and all. I'm
just beginning my new life with PD and need some answers.
Craig -
Your recent message told of your inability to communicate. Diffficulty in
presenting my ideas was my tipoff that something was wrong with me. I have
been known as a person who could spin bullstuf into a Persian carpet (to
almost quote from a recent movie). And, since I earn my living by
communicating my ideas for new scientific projects, I need to know what I
may expect in the future.
I would appreciate a description of how and, especially, how rapidly your
problems progressed --- speaking, writing, thinking, typing, organizing
your thoughts. I need to plan now if I am to turn my duties over to other
staff members.
And for the rest of you who may read this message, are problems in
communication a "usual" part of PD? Currently, my symptoms include
mushmouth, cramped handwriting, lack of volume control, hushed voice, etc.
No tremors, no lockup. Sinemet helps. I'm back to where I was perhaps 1-2
years ago.
Bill 64/2mo.
