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Bob Glisson replied to the topic Did you use Round Up Weed Killer? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 2 years, 7 months ago
Yes, I have suspected all along that Roundup was the cause of my PD. There is no history of PD in my family.
I used Roundup like mad at our previous home for 15 years or so, as Florida has a non-stop growing season. I, most certainly, over-exposed myself to this collection of toxic chemicals, and was diagnosed in 2013 at age 58.
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Bob Glisson started the topic Wondering About Azilect? in the forum Using our forums 3 years, 1 month ago
I keep reading negative stuff about Azilect.
If you are new to PD and were prescribed Azilect, you may have some questions about it. I know I did.
I was prescribed Azilect about 5-1/2 years ago, when I was first diagnosed. I began treatment, and like most people, I didn’t feel a thing. In my mind, I might as well have been taking a Flintstones…[Read more]
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Bob Glisson changed their profile picture 3 years, 2 months ago
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Bob Glisson replied to the topic Linda Ronstadt and PD affecting her voice in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 3 years, 2 months ago
You certainly can’t exercise your voice towards preventing vocal loss, if that is your fate. I’m sure no one worked on their voice more than Linda Ronstadt, yet she still ended up losing the ability to sing. PD is unique for everyone, though, and her problem may not be ours. I will say that the louder and more consistent I practice singing, the…[Read more]
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Hey Bob- I’d be interested to learn more about this. I’ve heard before that singing can slow the process of vocal loss. And that it can act like a natural speech therapist. I’m really glad to hear that you’ve noticed a difference in your own voice. And I hope that you DO sing every day!! What kind of music do you like to sing?
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Bob Glisson replied to the topic Linda Ronstadt and PD affecting her voice in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 3 years, 2 months ago
My voice is still reasonably good, but my guitar playing has been compromised, primarily due to my shaking picking hand. I’m still performing at small gigs occasionally, but I’m certainly not what I once was…
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Bob Glisson became a registered member 3 years, 3 months ago
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Bob Glisson became a registered member 3 years, 3 months ago
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Bob Glisson became a registered member 3 years, 3 months ago
