I’d just been telling all and sundry how well I was doing, Parkinson’s-wise. It seemed that, after two years of trial and error, we’d finally hit on the right combo of meds, with the attendant diminution of symptoms. Episodes of Parkinsonian depression descended occasionally, along with the muscle stiffening and and leg tremors, but they …
Category: Parkinson’s
A new name for Parkinson’s pain
But first, I’ve discovered that my body is the gift that keeps on giving. To refresh your memory…first, Mr. Parkinson came a-calling. But apparently he was lonely and invited “The Hipster” aka hip fracture to join the party. Just as the two were beginning to work as a couple, someone - I’m not telling who …
Memories… the Way We Were
Andi, aged 71, meet Andi, aged 17 And what a lovely accidental numerical palindrome: 7117! I hope you'll forgive a post that's totally off-subject. (The word Parkinson's appears but once.) Sometimes, ya just gotta spill. In this case, it was a thorough housecleaning that led me to today's topic. There's such a thing as a …
Decisions in the time of Covid
Newly renovated La Samaritaine department store. Should I go? I am scheduled to begin my visit to my favorite city on lucky September 13. Hint: the home of Victor Hugo; seller of baguettes and cheese to die for; a place that has elevated people-watching to a fine art. After an absence of - can it …
Moving and Shaking 