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- On Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:12:44 William Isbell wrote: > To all of you who answered by question regarding communication losses, my >heartfelt thanks. It provided the exact information that I needed, going >into my next appointment with my neurologist. > There was one aspect of your replies that caught me off guard, though. I >was not prepared for the incredibly literate manner in which the replies >were phrased. Without exception, the messages contained not only facts --- >but they also expressed feelings, longings, sharings of worries and offers >of help in a manner which would make a well-written book. > So, my question to you is, were you all able to express yourself so well >before PD? Is there some compensation for this disease which wastes the >body, while leaving the mind relatively alone? > While we cannot communicate verbally as well as before, and our thoughts >may not flow as rapidly and smoothly, when you are in front of a keyboard, >with plenty of time to compose, do you write better now than in your pre-PD >days? > Silver lining? > Thanks for being there, folks. I'll need you even more in the future. > >Bill Isbell 64/2mos. >[log in to unmask] Bill, In a word - yes, although the onset of PD is so insidious and takes place over such a long period of time that it's probably impossible to say whether the literacy is the result of the disease or is simply the result of long years of practice at a skill. Interesting idea, though it might just be a case of "post hoc ergo propter hoc" - after the fact, therefore because of the fact. Pat Free web-based email, Forever, From anywhere! http://www.mailexcite.com