Posted on January 29th, 2011 by
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DBS / Medications This past weekend we repeated the trek south to have my regulator programmed and my stitches removed. I couldn’t decide which I was looking forward to more – having my stitches removed so my head would finally stop itching or having the unit turned on. We arrived in Phoenix Monday evening and made sure ... ...
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Posted on January 23rd, 2011 by
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Inspiration / HumorWell, two more days until my head stops itching! If someone were to ask me today what the most annoying thing about having DBS surgery is, my response would be the itching from the stitches. Needless to say, it’s DRIVING ME CRAZY!!! But, I am not complaining – not at all. Occasionally you will see ... ...
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Posted on November 8th, 2010 by
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NewsMany of you have asked how my book is coming. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! It’s coming along great, actually. Here is a sneak preview. This excerpt is from Chapter 6: Fear of the Unknown… I remember meeting my son for lunch one day and as I got out of the car, my foot was dragging ... ...
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Posted on August 25th, 2010 by
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Inspiration / HumorThe verdict has been handed over and it’s final… I am blessed. Ken (my husband, for those of you who don’t know his name) and I returned from visiting his mom and dad about a week and a half ago, that right after returning from visiting my mom and dad in Montana two weeks before ... ...
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Posted on August 20th, 2010 by
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NewsIf you are seeking care from Dr. Santiago, America’s premier and most sought after neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, he has moved to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Research Center in Phoenix, Arizona (as noted in a previous post), and can be reached at this new direct number for information/appointments: 1-602-406-6103 ...
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Posted on March 19th, 2010 by
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Daily with PD / YOPDLast year, I lost someone in my life that I loved, admired, and adored. My doctor. Now, I know I’ve harped on this subject plenty of times, but I can assure you I’m not harping today and this post will not be one about wishing he was back, but rather – it’s about a discovery ... ...
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Posted on February 24th, 2010 by
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Daily with PD / YOPD I have a new doctor. No, I didn’t dump mine and contend for another. As most of you know, mine lost his practice because of lack of funds, and cutting back on Medicare closed the doors. I can say with certainty that he was most likely the ... ...
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Posted on January 20th, 2010 by
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Inspiration / HumorAre you tired of the cold northwest dumping more than snow on you? Awaiting you is a warmer yet wet little area of the northwest not commonly mentioned.While browsing the internet two days ago, I came across a phenomenal breakthrough in opportunities to fit your specialty. The Best Job in the World By clicking on ... ...
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Posted on September 27th, 2009 by
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ResourcesSeveral years back, there was an extremely popular software game called Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego? Originally the game focused on teaching geography and history. It had a catchy name. It was educational. It became popular. Today, I’d like to introduce you to ‘our version’ of Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego. ... ...
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