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Keeping Moving & Exercising
Keeping Moving & Exercising I have found that the more I do the better I feel (eventually). One of the problems of Parkinson’s Disease is the rigidity that occurs in some muscles, making it difficult and painful getting some things … Continue reading
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Meeting The Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurse
The Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurse I read in our local news that local people had managed to fund-raise enough money to convince the NHS to provide a Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurse in Crewe. Which is brilliant news, because I only … Continue reading
More About My Diagnosis
Yesterday, 10th October, the Community Physiotherapist, Alan, visited to see what help could be arranged for me. He asked lots of questions and observed me walking and going up and down the stairs at home. Talking everything through with him … Continue reading
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms August 18th 2023 My Parkinson’s disease symptoms have inevitably become more problematic, in particular, I am now falling over quite regularly and without warning. Fortunately, I have inherited very strong bones from my father who passed away … Continue reading
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My MRI Scan Results
MRI Scan Results – no way. I really expected to have heard something by now, so had to chase them again yesterday Friday 9th September. When I spoke to the Consultant’s secretary she said the Consultant had only just reviewed … Continue reading
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Medication For Parkinson’s Disease
Thinking about some of the symptoms I have, I realise that my voice started going hoarse at least 2 years ago and my wobbly legs have been like that for a similar length of time. The general stiffness seems to … Continue reading
The Speech Therapist Visit
Amy, the Speech Therapist was very friendly and efficient, and it was clear that she had taken the time to read my notes so that she was familiar with my situation. She asked lots of questions and had me doing … Continue reading
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MRI Scan & Ongoing Symptoms Of Parkinson’s Disease
During the initial assessment by the Neurologist, he recorded the following symptoms: a small steppage gait with a mild stooped posture, some rigidity in both upper limbs with mild freezing in the lower left limb. He also recorded mild hypomimia … Continue reading
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Consultant Neurologist Appointment
Consultant Neurologist Appointment Updated May 2017 My latest Consultant Neurologist appointment with the Consultant was at Leighton Hospital on 5th May 2017 and it was better than going to Nantwich, because its a lot nearer to home. This of course … Continue reading
About My Parkinson’s Disease
I wanted to write about my Parkinson’s Disease to keep a record and to remind me of things to discuss with the Consultant whenever I see him. I was diagnosed by the Consultant Neurologist as having a mild form of … Continue reading
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