For me, the most shocking aspect of becoming ill is that…it wasn’t supposed to happen! My father lived to be 96 and my mother 90. My dad had experienced several health issues during his long life (tiny stroke at 60, a mild heart attack a few years later, non-fatal case of prostate cancer) and my …
Month: April 2022
Creepy-crawlies under my skin
“My leg feels like it’s made of wood,” I tell my friend, attempting to describe my Parkinson’s symptoms. “But is it like balsa wood?“ she inquires. “Or maybe more oak-y?” “Shut up. I’m describing a sensation in my body, not a model plane or chardonnay.” I try again. “My left thigh and calf feel heavy, …
