Day by Day with Parkinson's and Peripheral Neuropathy

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy in 2006, but my symptoms seemed to take a turn in a different direction in late 2007. The current diagnosis is Essential Myoclonus. You will find record here of a my journey - coping with the testing, the medicines, nutrition, digestion problems, exercise, the emotions, and no telling what else!

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Tai Chi Form Was Good Today - Tummy Wasn't

I've increased the dosage of the Requip, but I haven't yet cut the amount of Sinemet, other than going to the half tablets four times a day. It really showed today when I went for my second Tai Chi lesson. I could tell the difference immediately, as I walked around the mat to warm up. Just walking was much easier. Doing the form was much easier, too, and I only had to stop once for a walking break. I was very pleased with my progress.

I've not been pleased with my stomach, though. Just drinking some water after we left the gym set my abdomen to cramping. After lunch, which was a particularly bland one, the gas got so bad that I had to take some Gas-X. I was really in a lot of pain way up in my chest. After I took my 4:30 meds, my stomach was very tender.

I'll be cutting the Sinemet down to just twice a day on Friday, so hopefully my tummy will begin to get better then. If it doesn't, I'll have to call the Gastroenterologist again.

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2 Comments:

  • At 10/18/2006 10:59 AM , Blogger Marion said...

    I hope that soon your medication will be stabilized. It can't be much fun doing any activity with a cramping tummy!

    My thoughts are with you.

     
  • At 10/18/2006 11:54 AM , Blogger Dirty Butter said...

    I appreciate your visits, Marion, and you're right. When I start cramping and feeling nauseated, it's hard to make myself do much of anything. At least I can sit still and work on the computer.

     

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