Posted on May 4th, 2011 by
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Inspiration / HumorWhen talking about symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, you usually hear the basics when it comes to listing them all. Recently I ran across a question, posed by a PD patient and answered by an online geriatric nurse that specializes in caring for people with PD. The question? How do I know when I’m close to ... ...
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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 19th, 2011 by
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DBS / MedicationsHow did it go? I’ll tell you… After a 20 hour drive, we pulled in to Phoenix in time for my MRI. We thought, since we were about an hour early we’d check in first, but as we waited for the help desk in the hotel, we glanced at the clock and realized we were ... ...
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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 May 16th, 2010 by
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MiscMy husband says that persistence pays off. I would have to agree. The other day my phone rang. I answered it and the caller asked if I knew who I was speaking to. The voice was vaguely familiar, but I couldn’t place it. “This is Dr. Santiago.” Can you imagine my surprise? The elation taking ... ...
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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 March 15th, 2010 by
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Daily with PD / YOPDMany people don’t want to talk about it. Fewer want to admit to it. All would choose to live without it. It’s the ‘D’ word – depression. Much to my surprise, on my first visit to see my neurologist over five years ago, I was asked if I struggled with depression. I could honestly answer ... ...
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Posted on March 3rd, 2010 by
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Inspiration / HumorI would love to give credit for this post, but I can’t identify who wrote it. It appeared in this months Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation newsletter. Enjoy! My Parkinsons’ Disease Diary OK, we already know that caffeine is supposedly neuroprotective and has a role in preventing Parkinson’s disease. I’ve been drinking coffee since I was 14. ... ...
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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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Parkinson’s Patients Await Availability of Neupro In US (again)
I’ll Say It Again: Here’s Why PD and Haldol / Haloperidol DON’T MIX
My Journey With Dr. Anthony Santiago