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From: Stephanie M. Dorsch <[log in to unmask]> To: Parkinson's Information Exchange <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wednesday, August 26, 1998 1:31 AM Subject: Re: Are Communication Losses Typical? >>> 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. >> >>. >> 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. >>Bill 64/2mo. > >i found i was not able to remember phone conversations. example: when i was finished with the conversation if i had not written down the time, place and whom, i was meeting and why . I would not remember parts of this. perhaps i would remember who but not the rest of the message. I found i could not process simple questions easily, especially when I was tired. this latter problem exhists today when i am tired and frustrated. it is a matter of persistance, don't give into it. involved with an organization and conducting meetings. i would forget what i was talking about. I found with the medications and trying to keep stress out of my life, "impossible to do" and rest. the ability to retain what i had before pd has returnd to me. infact, i push myself to do more so my mind is constantly active. As I have said before, i consider pd "my uninvited guest". i did not invite it, i did not know when it was coming and i do not know when it will go. I do the best i can within these boundries and as a good hostess i put a good face on. My duties as a mother are reduced because my children are adults. My husband retired. This has given me the opportunity to be involved socially. i am a people person. i have many things i do to help me be part of society. i feel better when i am out and doing. I am most fortunative after all these years, to still be moble, literate and traveling about. >59/11Shawn A. Dorsch E-mail Address(es): [log in to unmask]