Robert Ruiz
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I have. Well its more like high CBD strains of dispensary Marijuana. I sometimes go for those because they seem relax me a bit more and its nice a nice smoke. I’ve noticed that higher THC strains make me shake upon first inhaling. Then after a couple of minutes the tremor seem to settle down. Or by then I don’t care lol!.
But that seems to happen with any Marijuana I smoke. Most the time it just help me not feel so self conscious about my tremor.
And it does help with sleep. But a word of caution or at least something to consider; you will build a tolerance to it and eventually need more to get the same effects. My advice is use if you like what it does for you but take breaks every so often and you should have a good experience.
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I too try not to live in the past but I’d be lying if I said I don’t think about my past experiences playing bass in a local metal band. Before my diagnosis I was playing local shows, bars and clubs. The guys were bummed out when I stepped down. I was still able to play fairly well but I felt like it wasn’t 100%.
I still jam from time to time with friends or relatives. But I mostly play drums these days. I don’t know if I’ll get in front of a crowd again but you never know…
Anyway, that’s my “glory days” story I wouldn’t mind reliving with or without the Parkinson’s.
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I did. Before I was diagnosed in 2016 I was running every other day anywhere from 2 to 6 miles. On the off days I’d do sit-ups and push ups.
I’m not so athletic anymore but I’m fine with that. I still do push ups and crunches and can still ride my bike. My wife and I go for walks and hikes but its nothing like before.
I sometimes miss the activity but not so much that it gets me down. I have lots to be thankful for and that keeps me positive.
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It was an amazing experience, one of many I’m most proud of and thankful for. I’m working on my drum skills now. It’s something I enjoy and I feel that it helps with my Parkinson’s as it gets the left and right brain going. In the coming months I hope to get some project going.
And I have attended a few shows but nothing local. I think the last most recent was Depeche Mode in Sacramento. That was awesome and worth the risk of covid exposure lol.