Today I went to see a Podiatrist, who had been recommended by my rheumatologist to see if anything could be done about my sore feet. Just another thing in the jigsaw puzzle of complexity surrounding my health and wellbeing. I have spoken to my GP, the Parkinson’s Nurse and had email contact with the surgeon’sContinue reading “Finding my feet again…”
Tag Archives: fitness
Off to tropical climate…
After three years of coping firstly with the pain of a severely compromised arthritic knee that subsequently had to be replaced, to be closely followed by a back injury that also required surgery, it is time to move forward. In moving forward, this means that I can actually start to trust in my body again,Continue reading “Off to tropical climate…”
Exercise – do what you can and what you enjoy
There are many different exercise programmes aimed at keeping those of us with Parkinson’s as fit and active as possible for as long as possible. However, for those of us with a complex presentation and a myriad of health issues, it can be somewhat challenging to find a good fit. For myself, with having hadContinue reading “Exercise – do what you can and what you enjoy”
A weighty problem…
I freely admit that I have put on a lot of weight in the last 2-3 years. A lot of it is because first I had a very painful knee and needed a knee replacement and then I no sooner recovered from that, and I had a new pain to contend with. This time theContinue reading “A weighty problem…”
Comorbidities Confusion
As I sit and write this particular post, I am aware that this is a topic that I have referred to previously. However, in starting this blog nearly five years ago now and with over 600 entries, I would be hard pressed to find a new topic every time. My husband and I often remarkContinue reading “Comorbidities Confusion”
The good and the not so good of medications
For nearly four months now I have been struggling with at times excruciating pain in my left leg predominantly and at times in my left. I have been on a cocktail of drugs for the whole period and nothing really put a dent in the pain. Apparently, the source of the pain is in myContinue reading “The good and the not so good of medications”
Decisions, decisions…
Today was our 14th Wedding Anniversary and my husband and I had a lovely day together. We have been looking at planning a few trips over the next few years. Starting with a trip to Queenstown in October. Hoping to go to Rarotonga next year and then perhaps to UK in 2026. The problem withContinue reading “Decisions, decisions…”
Balance, it’s all about balance…
Sometimes it is difficult to know how much, or indeed how little, you should do in the way of exercise. I am a firm believer in the fact that often we need to work past the pain to make the gains. No pain, no gain, right! That is all well and good, but how doContinue reading “Balance, it’s all about balance…”
Weight gain in Parkinson’s
I have been diagnosed now for about 3.5 years. I am doing well and medications seem to be keeping my symptoms under control. There is one issue that I really do need to be mindful of and that is my weight. Having seen my parents with Parkinson’s go through physical and psychological changes, I think has veryContinue reading “Weight gain in Parkinson’s”
What is the smart option for you?
Tonight I attended the first monthly support group for 2024. We are a bunch of early stage people with Parkinson’s and all under 65. Partners are welcome too and it is nice to see them tapping into the group as a support. We talk about many things at this group and while it is a relaxed typeContinue reading “What is the smart option for you?”
My journey with Parkinsons 