John Bredenkamp

I live in the sea side town of Ballito, which is just North of Durban, on the East Coast of South Africa.

Wow, this question sure elicited a lot of response. Fortunately I don’t suffer from depression, but have found myself feeling pretty sorry for myself on occasion, especially since I’ve been biting the inside of my cheeks when talking somewhat, and then struggling for about a week while the bites heal. So I’ve tended to rather listen more than…[Read more]

I was diagnosed with PD 18 months ago at the age of 70. I have always been active and never had cramps until about six weeks ago. I have a weekly one on one Pilates class and lately have been experiencing severe cramping in my calves, but mainly in the arches of my feet and 4th and 5th toes of my left foot. Before bed I take two magnesium capsules…[Read more]

I bought a “knee pillow” to place between my knees at night. It has substantially reduced the backache I was getting during the night.

Hi Robert, thanks for not only sharing your story but also for highlighting the dangers Covid 19 poses for your fellow PD travelers. I thankfully have not been affected/infected by Covid that I’m aware of. I too am concerned that at age 70 I’m “at risk” anyway, but have over the years often had very serious bronchitis during the flu season. I…[Read more]

Hi Beth, I’ve only been on this PD Journey for four months now, and over the first three months started on  Carbidopa/Levodopa, 25-100 mg taking only half a tablet per day and increasing every few days until I was on one and a half tabs three times a day. My walking improved as did my hand control, but the day I got to two tablets three times a…[Read more]