Today was my final check-in with my surgeon who operated on my troublesome knee. He was very pleased with the outcome of my surgery so far and encouraged me to keep exercising and making my body work and walk better after a significant surgery. I had some questions about some pains I have been havingContinue reading “All systems go…”
Category Archives: self-care
Feeling a bit Parkies today
It is unusual for me to notice some fluctuations in symptoms. However, today for the first time I can recall I feel quite Parkies today. We are currently in Akaroa, staying in a Motel for the night. I got up about 5am because I couldn’t get back to sleep. I also took my medication notContinue reading “Feeling a bit Parkies today”
Caregivers and ‘Loved Ones’ and tasks
I frequently read other blogger’s posts and it is interesting to see different perspectives and to consider how they gel with my own. I read with interest a post that talked about ‘Caregivers and Loved Ones’ as it spoke about changing roles. This interested me for a couple of reasons. One is the use ofContinue reading “Caregivers and ‘Loved Ones’ and tasks”
Finding the right help and information
I have a friend who has had some significant symptoms recently, with sharp pains in her head and at times she can’t get out of bed for days. She has been to her GP and is awaiting a scan to try to determine what is happening for her. She is waiting to see a NeurologistContinue reading “Finding the right help and information”
A wee bit OCD perhaps – being ‘particular’ about things?
As I have gone through life, I have become more and more a creature of habit. Certain things need to be done a certain way, or it is just not right and it is positively jarring. One of the things that I find I can’t abide is the way a toilet roll is put on theContinue reading “A wee bit OCD perhaps – being ‘particular’ about things?”
Dreaded Dentist!
Well, today I started off my Friday with a trip to the Dentist. My second dental appointment in as many weeks. I must say it will never be the highlight of the week! Ever since I was a young child I have dreaded going to the Dentist. I remember when we saw the school Dental Nurses, that they wereContinue reading “Dreaded Dentist!”
Living our own truth
I read with interest a post on the Facebook page that I follow from one of the administrators. The writer was commenting on the unique experiences of this condition that we all have. She had put a lot of thought into this post and went on to say that when posting she always writes about what worksContinue reading “Living our own truth”
Looking for silver linings
I was visited today by a friend of mine, whom I have known for several years. We started talking about some of our previous relationships and how some of the negative aspects of those relationships still impact us today. Both of us have previously been in an abusive relationship and been on government assistance to helpContinue reading “Looking for silver linings”
Dressing – tips and tricks
I’ve been using various tricks to get myself dressed in the morning post surgery. I have a good solid chair in my bedroom and I sit on it to put on my underwear and any trousers or shorts. I find I can’t balance sufficiently to put them on standing up. That could be partly Parkies and partly postContinue reading “Dressing – tips and tricks”
What is intimacy?
This can be a bit of a contentious and personal question. I think if you ask that question at different ages and stages you will get quite a different answer. It also depends on the relationships you have with the important people in your life that you love and trust. Twenty year old me would certainly haveContinue reading “What is intimacy?”
My journey with Parkinsons 