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…”
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Been for my WOF (Warrant of Fitness)
Today I had a catch-up with my Neurologist’s Parkinson Nurse and it was good to have a chance to meet face to face to talk about some of my latest issues. I told her about the shooting pains I am experiencing down my legs and it appears that it is unlikely to be anything toContinue reading “Been for my WOF (Warrant of Fitness)”
I’m feeling very old… (A poem)
I’m feeling very old as I’m puffing up the hillI’ve gone and caught a bug and the cough is with me stillI’m walking with a stick because my right knee’s bungThere’s nothing like a stick to feel no longer youngI’ll still go out for walks, but seem to tire quickMy Parkies’ not to blame it’sContinue reading “I’m feeling very old… (A poem)”
Medications and sickness
The last few days have been difficult ones as I unfortunately managed to get some kind of stomach bug. I have had three days of changing symptoms, all of which seemed like classic COVID symptoms. However, I have tested myself 3 x and have been clear. So the first day, I just felt really rottenContinue reading “Medications and sickness”
Managing Medication
It is coming up to nearly two years since I was diagnosed with this condition. On 15 December 2020, I was to hear the words, ‘you have Parkinson’s’. From that moment, I was immediately put on medication. The first of these was Ramipex or Pramipexole then later in the first year – from memory –Continue reading “Managing Medication”
A new weird little something going on….
So, I seem to be a collection of strange things that are happening to my body. I have had shoulder surgery, joint replacements in four of my fingers, a hiatus hernia, Dysphagia – long before Parkies diagnosis – a meniscus injury in my knee and fatty liver. On top of that we have good ‘olContinue reading “A new weird little something going on….”
The Dentist… Damn it!
I have always hated going to the Dentist and find it quite stressful. I hate pain, but I am also not fond of the injection, but of the two would prefer to be numb. Today I went to the Dentist for a check-up and clean. Another thing I hate about being in the dental chairContinue reading “The Dentist… Damn it!”
Things are going well
This week I had my twelve month review – albeit 3 months overdue – and I’m glad I did. In the back of my mind, I think I always wonder if I am doing OK. If I am missing signs of progression and being lulled into a false sense of security. So I had myContinue reading “Things are going well”
My journey with Parkinsons 