So far, I must admit the Vyalev pump provides the benefits I was hoping it would. My off periods are greatly reduced or non-existent, I’ve been more physically and mentally stable, and I turned into a werewolf. But I do have a couple of problems … Continue reading Vyalev Pump: Where do I put this thing?
Within my first week on the Vyalev pump, I have already tested (and proven) the strength of the component parts of the Vyalev pump system. Y’see, the tube that runs from the pump to the canoodler on the belly is long, to facilitate the human … Continue reading Vyalev Pump: Unintentional Testing
After my first few years with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), I noticed that about once a year, the PD would get significantly worse for a few weeks or months. I would tell my PD specialist about the new problems, and we would change something in my pill regimen, after which I would soon feel significantly better. But it occurred to me recently that, at least for the last two years (probably more), these Annual Worsenings have taken place during the winter months, with the Annual Get Betterments happening in the spring.
I’ve never seen Seasonal Affective Disorder listed as being associated with PD, but I’m beginning to think I may have both. The true test would be to buy a winter home in New Zealand, but I don’t want to be on a flight that long. So, I guess we’ll never know. On a completely unrelated note:
Over the last coupla days, whenever I’ve opened Microsoft Edge, I’ve been greeted by the screen shown below…
I keep asking myself, how exactly does one “celebrate 50 years of Microsoft”? The imagery that pops into my head is a guy yelling, “Wooooo! Let’s get rip-roarin’ drunk and try to install Windows For Workgroups 3.11 from floppy diskettes!” And, as pathetic as it sounds…I kinda wanna join him.
Today on Thymptom Thurthday, we return to everyone’s favorite topic: poop. When I last addressed this topic, I had been using a stool softener (docusate) for a few weeks, and was considering increasing the dosage. The label on the store brand I bought said to … Continue reading Parkinson’s Symptoms: Constipation Relieved and Revisited
Excessive daytime sleepiness is just one of many Parkinson’s Disease (PD) symptoms that many people don’t associate with PD. But it was this symptom more than anything else that led to my early retirement. Y’see, I was experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness at work – even … Continue reading Parkinson’s Symptoms: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Last week in this space, I talked about my experiences with Parkinson’s and anxiety. I have often heard that anxiety and depression are both parts of a single spectrum. Two turds in the same toilet, as I believe the French say. Since the two are … Continue reading Parkinson’s Symptoms: Depression
Welcome to the first official installment of Thymptom Thurthday (which may and/or may not be sponsored by Sylvester the cat). Under the ostriches auspices of Thymptom Thurthday, I will detail my own experiences with the many symptoms and side effects of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), covering … Continue reading Parkinson’s Symptoms: Anxiety
Before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), I only knew one thing about it: that it causes tremors. I had never imagined the rich tapestry of symptoms that I now get to deal with from day to day. I imagine at least a few … Continue reading Sense of Smell
Voyages with Parkinson's 