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Posted 10/8/2007 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there.. My name is Betty.. Im 73 yrs old.. was diagnosed in 2000.. just would like some feedback and support... Look forward to reading your responses
Posted 10/9/2007 11:23 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Betty,Welcome to the PD forum of HealingWell.I hope you find us supportive as well as informative.I wish you the best,and let us know how you are doing.Ed
Posted 10/13/2007 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
Betty,

What questions do you have? How can we help you?

Posted 10/20/2007 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's about eight years ago, plus fibromyalgia and osteo arthritis. I am 72 years old.

I get severe burning in my muscles, bum and legs. It keeps me up at night/wakes me up at night. I think that could be the fibro/osteo. My Parkinson's spells make me feel like a zombie and I often feel like I've frozen up and can't walk, which causes to me feel very anxious. These spells come on quite quickly and used to last for a short period of time, but can go for hours now.

I'm on quite a few drugs - Mirapex/Sinimet/Comptain for Parkinson's, plus a 'take as needed' anti-anxiety medication. I've tried an exercise program for Parkinson's, light weights and treadmill (walking) and I'm currently doing a program for parkinson's and arthritis - but they seem to just make me sore. Going to try light swimming or an aquatic program.

Any ideas or things that others have tried?

thanks,

Betty

Posted 10/25/2007 6:32 AM (GMT 0)

Betty,

That's great that you are exercising. I think it can make a big difference for people with Parkinson's ... and certainly can't hurt. There are some studies that indicate rigorous exercise may be neuro-protective.

 

I've been involved in a rigorous exercise program for about a year. It's made a difference in my physical abilities. My gait and posture are better plus I have more physical confidence overall. 

 

The exercise program I'm involved with is a boxing-based fitness program. They work us up to a sweat for sure. We don't hit people - just heavy bags, speed bags, etc. We also jump rope, do jumping jacks, sit ups, push ups, leg lifts, etc. etc. etc. Each person's abilities are different. There are folks from their 20's to 80's.

 

I encourage you to push your limits. To quote a couple of exercise-related researchers, 'Too much is just enough'.

paula

Posted 10/29/2007 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
Betty,  I want to tell you that in my opinion you are doing exactly the things that you should be doing.  You are an inspiration to those of us in our 50's who may feel that there isn't much that we can do to improve our situation.  I have recently had surgery and can't do too much yet but I am trying to walk and I plan to get into a regular exercise program like I did for many years, at least up to about 10 years ago.  Please keep us informed how you are doing.
Posted 11/1/2007 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, Betty,

I am have trouble with anxizty(miss spelled) I read that the sinement could cause that. I was wondering what medicine you take for being anxious.

GC

Posted 11/18/2007 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
For anxiety, I use clonazapan or lorazapan. I only use them when I feeling an attack coming on. Wishing you well.

Betty

Posted 11/23/2007 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Mom.....nice to see you figured it out and your posting.....Hope you get some answers

on here

Gary

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