Author Archives: Peter

About my Parkinsons and The DVLA (2)

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Peter

Thankfully I was able to get them to see some sense which resulted in them reinstating my driving licence but ONLY FOR ONE YEAR. Obviously, I was none too pleased about that but I had to accept their ruling. It … Continue reading →

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Parkinsons and the DVLA

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Peter

You may recall that when I was first diagnosed, I had to inform the DVLA of my condition which of course I did. They immediately gave me a restricted 3-year licence, Now that the 3 years are up, I have … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Parkinsons, Hello Life

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Peter

I’ve mentioned this book before – my daughter bought me a copy of Goodbye Parkinsons, Hello Life when I was first diagnosed in 2016. Re-reading it now makes so much more sense to me, after 3 years with the disease. … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Problems

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Peter

Update June 2019 THE Levodopa prescribed was actually insufficient to have the desired effect, however, following a further consultation the initial dose has now been doubled. I’m obviously hoping that it will go some way towards stopping all of the … Continue reading →

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Parkinsons Sidelined

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Peter

I say Parkinsons sidelined because that was he way the neurologist described it when I met him in May last year. In the Autumn of 2017 I had been referred to the urology department because of some issues with my … Continue reading →

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Physiotherapy for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Peter

Physiotherapy for Parkinson’s Disease Meeting a Physiotherapist who really knows about Physiotherapy for Parkinson’s Disease. During September and October I was referred by my specialist nurse to a Physiotherapist at my local hospital in Crewe who specialises in Physiotherapy for … Continue reading →

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Against Professional Advice

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Peter

I would not normally go against professional advice, yet the last time I spoke with one of the Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurses who is based at the University Hospitals of the North Midlands (UHNM) I felt that I had to. … Continue reading →

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Ropinirole Side Effects

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Peter

Ropinirole Side Effects (for Parkinson’s disease:) These Ropinirole side effects are discussed a lot in various forums, but thankfully I am happy to say that I am mostly unaffected by them. Feeling sick (nausea) Sleepiness Abnormal uncontrollable body movements Low … Continue reading →

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Walking And Swimming

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Peter

I’m finding now that the medication is helping me – with no real side-effects, and that  walking and swimming are really good at keeping me moving. As at this time, I go swimming once a week for about an hour … Continue reading →

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My Medication and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Peter

  My Medication and Parkinsons Disease Update 5th September 2019 In April this year (2019) I saw one of the Specialist Parkinson’s Disease Nurses at the Kiltearn Medical Centre in Nantwich. She was very helpful when I outlined what changes … Continue reading →

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