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: Symptoms
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”
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?”
A dress rehearsal for Parkies?
I commented to my husband this morning that I feel like my body is attacking me. Not only am I recovering from pretty major knee surgery, but I have another issue plaguing me. I find that if I sit and rest for a bit after walking around, that as soon as I stand up I get electricContinue reading “A dress rehearsal for Parkies?”
My needy knee…
It is now just on six weeks since I had my knee replacement surgery on 29/11/23. I am told that I am doing well by my husband, my surgeon and my physiotherapist. However, for me – as ever impatient to get on – it feels like slow process and that it is taking forever. This experience has certainlyContinue reading “My needy knee…”
Happy 3rd Anniversary…
I have just realised today that I missed two Anniversary’s this month. The first of which is the Anniversary of my diagnosis of Parkinson’s on 15/12/20. The second a happier Anniversary on 21/12/20 when we moved into our beautiful home in Kaiapoi. As I write this I am at home and in recovery mode from my kneeContinue reading “Happy 3rd Anniversary…”
Learning from the ‘experts’ on Parkinson’s
This journey that we find ourselves on is one in which we are constantly learning. Constantly seeking the knowledge to understand this condition, what it means for each of us and for the people who are in supporting roles in our lives. When I say the word ‘expert’ many would find themselves thinking about those professionsContinue reading “Learning from the ‘experts’ on Parkinson’s”
Parkinson’s fear and shame…
I have started listening to a Podcast today titled “Fear and Shame in Parkinson’s”. They had a panel of people with Parkinson’s talking about the topic and what it means to them. I have to say, it is very easy to see the fear part of the Podcast topic. Let’s face it, if you focusContinue reading “Parkinson’s fear and shame…”
Christmas traditions – How can we keep them up or amend them?
At this time of year as we head into Christmas my thoughts have turned to family. Not just my family but others too. Often there is an assumption as Christmas comes into view round the corner that everyone will have a happy day on Christmas Day. For those of us who have lost someone closeContinue reading “Christmas traditions – How can we keep them up or amend them?”
My journey with Parkinsons 