How I am (Not) Doing…
******** I seem to have entered a new, debilitating phase of Parkinson’s disease. Until this week, I had what now seems like mild issues with walking, primarily festinating gait and […]
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Bruce
My Current Meds
********** Here are all the medications I’m on. Morning, when I wake up: Carbidopa/Levodopa 25-100: 2.5 tabs Clonazepam 1 mg: 1 tab Clonazepam 0.5 mg: 1 tab Metoprolol 25 mg:
Falling…Again!
********** Falling…Again! Last week I announced that I had retired from work, which made me feel great (even though I loved my job and everyone I worked with). But I
I Retired!
******* I’m retired now. My last day of work was June 30, and my last paycheck will be August 31. On the day I retired, my husband and I were
Parkinson’s Pride
********** Parkinson’s Pride The PMD Alliance (Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance) is “an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for people to learn, live more fully and spark meaningful
“Everyday Health” Announces Top Parkinson’s Bloggers and Influencers for 2022
********** “Everyday Health” Announces Top Parkinson’s Bloggers and Influencers for 2022 The website “Everyday Health” creates timely, trustworthy content on health information and medical research by adhering to our strict
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How to Combat Swallowing and Choking Problems
********** How to Combat Swallowing and Choking Problems I’ve written a few times recently about swallowing and choking problems that people with Parkinson’s face when their throat muscles no longer
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Pretty in Pink: Awe Walks
********** Pretty in Pink! I took my first walk in the woods yesterday, along part of the Croton Acqueduct Trail. Total distance round trip: 2 miles. There were a few
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Parkinson’s Poetry Slam
********** Parkinson’s Poetry Slam Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles sought poems written by Parkies, their caregivers, friends and family to compile into a book of poetry documenting the lives of
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Parkinson’s Poetry Contest
********** Parkinson’s Poetry Contest A couple of weeks ago, fellow Parkinson’s blogger Laura Kennedy Gould encouraged me to enter some of my poetry in a contest for people with Parkinson’s,
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