Gregg I Daniels

As Charles indicated above, how do we measure whether exercise really delays the disease on an individual basis?  On the other hand statistics show that people who exercise regularly tend to progress slower than those who don’t.  I have always exercised regularly doing a variety of things; weights, cardio, boxing, mountain bike, dirt bike, e…[Read more]

Joakim,

Send me a private message.

Joakim,  sorry to hear you have given up motorcycles.  They are my first love (well besides my wife) and I am reluctant to give them up any time soon.  See my original post.  Don’t know if you have considered DBS but it made a huge difference for me.  Tremor is my main symptom to date and DBS alleviated that considerably.   Also a 80% reduct…[Read more]

I am 71 yrs old, have had PD for about 9 1/2 yrs with major symptom being a right hand tremor.  Was taking 51/2 Sinemet a day prior to DBS last October. Prior to the surgery I was always able to drive ok but if riding my motorcycle I had to time the meds and be back before they wore off, usually in about 3 hrs.  After DBS, I now take 1 Sinemet a d…[Read more]

A ridiculous cutesy term that signals weakness.  What about calling people with cancer Cancies?  Degrading in the same way as calling someone Whitey or Blackie.

I am 69 and have had PD for almost 8 years. Right hand tremor and difficulty staying asleep are the problems. I take 4 c/l tabs a day and azilect. We are getting ready for a major move and my 44 year old learning disabled daughter who is also mildly schizophrenic has been living with us for the past year. Stress certainly increases the…[Read more]

Jean, I did see the article and am encouraged by it. My goal is to stay as active as possible for as long as I am able.
Hopefully there will be some approved research soon that will slow the progression or stop the progression. Due to the complexity of the disease and great differences in individuals symptoms, I seriously doubt a cure will be…[Read more]

I first noticed tremor symtoms in 2012 and saw a neurologist in 2013 who confirmed that I have Parkinsons. So far my only symtoms are tremor and slight stiffness in my right arm. I am very active and exercise regulary including cardio, weights, stretching, mountain biking and dirt biking. I take 3 doses/day of Senemet, 1mg/day of Azilect, and…[Read more]