Hi All, Our own Dianna Morris has made the news. Dianna is an old friend, a PLWP member and on the Coffee Corner Chat room Team. She will be on the PLWP team...
That was a great read thanks for sharing that with us. Congratulations Diana for making a difference. ... From: tlcplwp To: plwp2@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hey Norma Jean, I have not tried melotonin but I have tried Valerian Root along with a warm glass of milk. I do think there may be some benefits. We do what we...
hey dyanamo, this is so wonderful. Im proud for you and proud of you. Thanks for being such a good friend and for all you do with plwp and the coffee corner...
Hi All, Just a reminder about Bron's birthday today. Come to the PLWP Coffe Corner Chat Room tonight and wish her a happy one. The party starts at 8pm and...
All I know is don't do it if you've had DBS surgery. ... From: Pam Loud To: plwp2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 3:14 PM Subject: [PLWP2] requip ...
Hello Everyone and Happy Friday. I hope everyone got the invitation posted to join Plwp in chat tonight for a Birthday Party. A very Happy Birthday to all of...
Hi all I just wanted to let you know that Michael's Mom has passed away. This is a very difficult for him and his family so please keep them all in your...
Norm, thanks for sharing that, it does give us hope. ... From: Norm Cohen To: pwlp2 Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 12:16 PM Subject: [PLWP2] Fwd: [No borders...
searching the net for support groups has become a difficult thing. searching, joining, getting mixed bits of information and mixed messages, can someone tell...
Hi Beverly, My mother had Parkinson's for probably around 5 years, and her symptoms seemed to worsen rapidly over the last year of the illness. My father had ...
Beverly, Steve is right PD effects everyone differently, Tremors, rigidity, depression are just to name a few symptoms but we all vary on how this disease...
I am so sorry. She needs to get under the care of a Movement disorder specialist immediately. She sounds like she needs some medication to help her move. I...
From one daughter to another daughter, My mom also has PD. She was diagnosed 8 years ago. I have seen the progression of how PD effects her. I have been...
Annie, what a good message, we should keep in contact with our parents whether they are ill or not. I do agree though people that see me regularly understand...
Beverly, Steve, & Annie, I do not have a parent with Parkinson's Disease. I can only imagine how you feel. As a Mom with Parkinson's Disease, I can tell you...
I wont be seeing my doc again till the end of the month and I am beginning to notice more rigid joints and was wondering what thats called and I am taking...
Dear Beverly, how frightening! How old is your Mom and when did these symptoms first begin to appear? I must admit to agreeing with Alice. IF ALL THIS IS BRAND...
Hi Allen... I think the term used for stiffness is dystonia... I like to describe it as driving around alday with your emergency brake on... I take a combo of...
Actually, the term for stiffness is "rigidity". Dystonia is more like severe muscle cramps/spasms. Some people get them in their feet and toes, with their toes...
i think you are in error todd.dystonia is induced by the meds.its a side effect.rigidity is the slow hard to get moving feeling,also known as freezing up. the...
I missed you in the chat room tonight. Yeah You. Stop in tomorrow and let us know how you're doing. We'll try to leave the light on for you. We all miss...
Just for giggles I did check it out Steve. The old saying if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Trust me this one is the perfect fit. Yes they do...
On rigidity, my experience suggests follow your Neurologist's advice but try to get him to prescribe Physical Therapy (& occupational & speech therapy, if ...