Posts by: Dr. C

Seizures. The word conjures images of a contorted, twitching body and total loss of motor control. But that’s just one type, known as tonic-clonic seizures. According to the Mayo Clinic, ... Read more

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

Parkinson’s Patients and Caregivers Need Empathy

Parkinson’s News Today Columns

“Thanks for putting into words my experience with Parkinson’s. I’m going to share your column with my doctor.” Readers of my “Possibilities with Parkinson’s” column have often made such comments. ... Read more

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

How to Be Out on the Town, Not Down for the Count

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Notable events, like my granddaughter’s school play, often are not scheduled to accommodate my Parkinson’s disease (PD). Usually, early evening events seem to occur exactly as I reach the peak ... Read more

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

Fighting Fatigue: Don’t Empty the Well of Resources

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Keeping adequate reserve in our personal reservoir of energy helps us to be available for the lucid times. We need to minimize fatigue and add richness to life despite living ... Read more

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

7 Things That Really Bother Me About Life With Parkinson’s

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a tough life and not to be taken lightly. With all the serious aspects of PD that manifest in our lives and the effort needed to ... Read more

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

Learning to Be a Lucid Window Washer

Parkinson’s News Today Columns

“Just sit and watch him,” said his wife, with affirming nods from their children. They were heading out to enjoy some respite from the demands of caring for a terminally ... Read more

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022

Food and Parkinson’s: Relearning How to Eat

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Relearning how to eat with Parkinson’s disease is more than being mindful of mouth movements. It requires careful observations of the motivations behind what food to eat, when, and how ... Read more

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

Not Your Usual Neck and Back Pain

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There are many ways to get a backache. This is new for me — lower back pain that leads to spasms and literally drives me to my knees. It doesn’t ... Read more

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022

Sideways Viewing: A New Approach to Pain Management

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I lost most of my vision two years ago and became legally blind. It was devastating. Through the course of rehabilitation with a low vision clinic, I was taught how ... Read more

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022

Just Because I Don’t Feel Good Doesn’t Mean I Can’t Play

Parkinson’s News Today Columns

Some people go on vacations to play. For me, play is when I’m creating: writing columns, building garden landscapes, and being of service. Living with a chronic illness can be ... Read more

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

The Well of Resources: Managing Chronic Illness

Parkinson’s News Today Columns

It’s the hand I have been dealt: Parkinson’s for the rest of my life. The good news is I have lucid days. With the right tools, I can remain a ... Read more

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022

Akathisia and Constipation: The Odd Couple

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Sometimes, the call of nature is a daily dash to the bathroom. At least it used to be for me. I had a regular routine — until Parkinson’s disease came ... Read more

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Off Periods and Biological Clock Malfunctions

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Before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease seven years ago, I hadn’t heard the term “off periods.” After getting involved in the Parkinson’s community, I discovered that the term is ... Read more

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022

How I’m Doing With My New Parkinson’s Self

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Many of us with Parkinson’s disease experience a shift from our former persona to our new self. Some readers have reported that they can no longer do what they once ... Read more

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Routine Helps When Living With Chronic Illness

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Many writers offering chronic disease management tips suggest establishing a routine. Doing this while battling a chronic illness is no easy task. It used to be that I could push ... Read more