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Nancy Crockett replied to the topic Where do you live? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 year, 2 months ago
Oregon, USA
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Nancy Crockett replied to the topic Do you use music to manage Parkinson's disease? in the forum Parkinson's Disease alternative treatments 1 year, 2 months ago
During the covid quarantine my voice lessons had to stop. Also during that year I was diagnosed with PD. I A few months ago my lessons resumed. I was more than relieved and pleased that I had not lost my singing voice during the 1 1/2 absence. It is an assurance that all is not lost. PD has not taken my singing voice.
Listening to music tha…[Read more]
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Nancy Crockett replied to the topic How do you handle stress? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 year, 3 months ago
I avoid known stressors like crowds and loud noises. I’ve had generalized anxiety disorder since childhood. If I get stressed I retreat to my computer and do jigsaw puzzles and listen to music. So far Parkinson’s doesn’t get worse with stress but the accompanying depression does.
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Nancy Crockett replied to the topic Do you still travel? in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 1 year, 3 months ago
I was diagnosed in 2020 so I’m new to all this. Covid kept us indoors. We didn’t even travel locally.
Over Christmas we will go on a Cruise to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. The excursions have been selected for “level one” meaning we will be in buses or vans most of the time. I think my strength and balance will be tested with…[Read more]
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Nancy Crockett started the topic Parkinson's and Rheumatoid Arthritis in the forum Living With Parkinson's Disease 1 year, 3 months ago
Is anyone on the forum living with both RA and Parkinson’s?
How do you manage getting the amount of exercise that is recommended for Parkinson’s? I can’t do half of what is recommended without exhausting myself and exhaustion makes everything worse.
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Nancy Crockett replied to the topic Do you struggle to keep weight on? in the forum Parkinson's Disease Symptoms 1 year, 4 months ago
I’ve had Parkinson’s only a year (diagnosed). I’m as fat as I’ve ever been.
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Nancy Crockett became a registered member 1 year, 4 months ago