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
WARNING: This post contains frank descriptions of poop. Do not read this post while operating machinery (except maybe a manure spreader). It’s been two and a half years since this blog last addressed constipation. During that time, my own constipation has very gradually worsened. Mannitol, … Continue reading Oh, Poo!
Ladies and gentlemen, boyds and gorillas, today marks a major milestone in my life. Ten years ago today, I received my Parkinson’s Disease (PD) diagnosis. Yup, believe it or not, it has been an entire decade. In that time, I have been through quite a few ups and downs with PD (not to mention other aging-related issues like arthritis and generalized hurtiness disorder). This special occasion, combined with the fact I have been failing to update this blog regarding recent developments in my PD treatments, has got me ta thinkin’ I should give y’all an update on my PD status. The one thing I have kept you up-to-date with is Lions Mane Mushrooms. If you’ve missed my lions mane posts, click here for the latest. I hope to get you some updates shortly regarding Nicotine, timed-release Levodopa, and a stool softener (and of course, this week’s ThrowBack Thursday).
Voyages with Parkinson's 