Preparing for a 5K race

I’m preparing for a 5K walk to raise money!  Yesterday on my walk I discovered it’s exactly 5K or 3.1 miles from the apartment to the East River and back.  Today I took a different route only walked about 2.3 miles probably because there were more food options. What...

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Exercise

You’ll start hearing this a lot. Exercise is the best way to slow PD progression. Join a gym, do yoga, boxing, dance, etc. PD specific exercise classes work better for me.  Even if you’re not feeling so great, go to the class anyway because just getting out into the social...

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PD Treatment

Parkinson's Disease can't be cured, but medications can help with the symptoms. In some cases, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery may be suggested. Your doctor will probably also recommend lifestyle changes, especially exercise. ]You may find run into some scams online...

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Team Fox NOLA: Pedal for Parkinson's

Join Team Fox NOLA as they cycle away those holiday pounds with star instructor, Jeff Schiffman! Get a healthy jumpstart to the New Year before we indulge in king cakes and daiquiris with a 50 minute ride while fundraising for this important cause. Registration fee includes:...

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Medication Off Times

I'm told I am lucky to respond to Sinemet and have been taking it since 2012.  The bad part is the medicine is only effective for 3 hours, and then it wears off pretty quickly. I've tried extended release and am currently taking Rytary which is supposedly longer lasting...

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Unity Walk

Parkinson's Unity Walk Join thousands of members of the Parkinson’s community as we walk together in New York’s Central Park to raise funds and awareness for research. The 25th Walk will be hed o Saturday April 27, 2019. unitywalk.org#PUW2...

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Traveling with PD

My wife planned a great trip which involved three countries, trains and planes. She built in down time for my rest. So now it's the big day, we're off to the airport. I've got this. I can do it. So away we go. Trip of a lifetime. Planning for months. On the first night...

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PD Support Groups

There are PD groups for support. Some specific to YOPD, men, women or care givers.  Get on the mailing lists from the movement disorder department at local medical centers. Search around. I’ve wondered for a long time why there is only one young onset (YOPD) support...

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