SBSooz
May 6th, 2008, 12:22 PM
Hi all,
I was formally diagnosed with PD two and a half years ago, but started seeing a neurologist about six and a half years ago. I was originally diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (?), and later on with possible familial tremor.
I started originally taking Neurontin for the shaky hands, and have now supplemented that with Sinemet (25-100mg) two tablets @ day. Plus 1 tab. of Senekot at night to help with the constipation problem----my Dr. says that it is perfectly OK to continue this (Senekot) indefinitely.
So far so good-----I am 73 yrs. old or young---- depending on how you look at it. I am retired, have lots of interests (from art to travel, walking, computers, movies/theatre/ and TV entertainment, listening to music and much much more, and am determined not to let PD get me down.
I make a good effort at eating well (although I make a darn good effort also at polishing off yummy desserts whenever possible), and try to get some type of exercise (mostly walking) at least 5 days a week. I have just recently started taking Tai Chi (hopefully this will help out with my balance probs) once a week, and love it, although I am a little slow at remembering the many steps. I guess that the thing that I get the most concerned about is my increased problems with my memory-----I don't know if this is just an "age thing", or attributable in some way to the Parkinson's. A friend got me to check out a website , http://www.lumosity.com , on the Internet, and I have had some fun, and frustration, working with these "brain games"-----it seems like a good way to keep those old brain cells firing away. There is a free trial period, I think two weeks, and this gives you a pretty good idea about whether you like it well enough to sign on as a member. They do have senior rates.
I think that Lianna has done a fabulous job of connecting us PD-ers with each other, and giving us the opportunity to ask questions, get support, or just share our experience, strength and hope.
I feel blessed to be a part of this great support group!
Hugs to you all :), Suzan
I was formally diagnosed with PD two and a half years ago, but started seeing a neurologist about six and a half years ago. I was originally diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (?), and later on with possible familial tremor.
I started originally taking Neurontin for the shaky hands, and have now supplemented that with Sinemet (25-100mg) two tablets @ day. Plus 1 tab. of Senekot at night to help with the constipation problem----my Dr. says that it is perfectly OK to continue this (Senekot) indefinitely.
So far so good-----I am 73 yrs. old or young---- depending on how you look at it. I am retired, have lots of interests (from art to travel, walking, computers, movies/theatre/ and TV entertainment, listening to music and much much more, and am determined not to let PD get me down.
I make a good effort at eating well (although I make a darn good effort also at polishing off yummy desserts whenever possible), and try to get some type of exercise (mostly walking) at least 5 days a week. I have just recently started taking Tai Chi (hopefully this will help out with my balance probs) once a week, and love it, although I am a little slow at remembering the many steps. I guess that the thing that I get the most concerned about is my increased problems with my memory-----I don't know if this is just an "age thing", or attributable in some way to the Parkinson's. A friend got me to check out a website , http://www.lumosity.com , on the Internet, and I have had some fun, and frustration, working with these "brain games"-----it seems like a good way to keep those old brain cells firing away. There is a free trial period, I think two weeks, and this gives you a pretty good idea about whether you like it well enough to sign on as a member. They do have senior rates.
I think that Lianna has done a fabulous job of connecting us PD-ers with each other, and giving us the opportunity to ask questions, get support, or just share our experience, strength and hope.
I feel blessed to be a part of this great support group!
Hugs to you all :), Suzan