Jim Brennan
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Jim Brennan
MemberDecember 21, 2023 at 6:40 pm in reply to: Do you still have your driver’s license?Yes. I drive daily and am able to drive for 6+ hours when we travel to our condo in North Carolina.
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Jim Brennan
MemberDecember 21, 2023 at 6:38 pm in reply to: Do you struggle with anxiety and depression?When I was younger I dealt with anxiety a lot. However, I have learned to manage the anxiety and it rarely causes me any issues.
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Jim Brennan
MemberDecember 21, 2023 at 6:36 pm in reply to: How has Parkinson’s changed the holidays for you?As part of down-sizing into a new home we have reduced the amount decorations we are using in our house.
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We’re scheduled for once every 6 months which has worked well. On the few occasions I needed to contact him he has very responsive.
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Jim Brennan
MemberDecember 27, 2022 at 5:57 pm in reply to: Will you continue to get COVID boosters and vaccines?Yes “
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I’m still driving thankfully and have had no significant degradation in skills while on Carba/Levodopa. However, the meds I started on, don’t remember the name, caused all sorts of problems including a real degradation in driving skills. Once moved to Carba/levodopa I saw immediate improvement.
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I’ve had good luck with Sketchers sneakers that have laces that are pre-tied. No need to tie them just slip them on. They also run true to size for me. In inclement weather my hiking boots suffice. Still need to tie them but at this point the loops are easy enough to manipulate. Gave up dress shoes once I retired, why bother with them.
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Jim Brennan
MemberAugust 25, 2023 at 2:19 pm in reply to: Do you have theories about why you have Parkinsons?Because I grew up in an era when the impact of pollution on individuals was not recognized/acknowledged, I believe that environment played a significant role.