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?”
Category Archives: Symptoms
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?”
Parkies and anaesthetic
I am now in the countdown to my knee replacement surgery, having finished work and I have just 11 days till my surgery. My boss was very understanding to give me the whole of the week before my surgery week on leave. This is a great opportunity to isolate myself as much as possible fromContinue reading “Parkies and anaesthetic”
Ask for help when it’s needed
In my last post I talked about the pain I experienced overnight that kept me awake and basically meant that I had to get up at 5am as I couldn’t sleep with the pain. I have had a few pain issues at night from time to time but haven’t really thought too much about itContinue reading “Ask for help when it’s needed”
Oh what a pain Parkies can be!
There are many symptoms of Parkinson’s to contend with along the way, but I think that pain is the main issue for me at times. I have had a diagnosis of arthritis for many years now and have had four finger joint replacements. At the moment, I am awaiting knee surgery for a full kneeContinue reading “Oh what a pain Parkies can be!”
Am I over-reacting?
As those of you who follow this Blog regularly will know, I am still working and hope to do so for at least two more years. I also have a number of health issues. One of course is Parkinson’s and one of the others is arthritis which is becoming quite difficult to manage. I amContinue reading “Am I over-reacting?”
My journey with Parkinsons 