So, you knew this was going too well...
Today, I feel the stiffness again. In my face, in my hip and in my fingers. Meds make it better but not the 100% I felt on the combo and not as good as when I was on the full patch.
Wearing off happens about 30 min before next dose (as of noontime - only 2nd dose today).
Of note, I am tired (woke up early) and my Aunt Flo is due soon. Both can effect the stiffness.
Also of note, the tremor is still gone. Which is good.
We shall see what the day brings.
About Me
- TheatreChick93
- Massachusetts, United States
- I am 41 years old. I have been married to my husband for 15 years. We have a son who was born in April 1996. We live in Central Massachusetts with our dog Maggie (a black lab we adopted from the animal rescue league) and our cat Sam (a stray that adopted us) I graduated from college with a BFA in Theatre in 1993 (hence the name) and for a few years pursued a career as an actress. Then life took over and I got married, had a baby and decided to get a "real" job. In November 2004, I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's disease. In December 2004, I was hospitalized for surgery to remove an ectopic pregnancy. In December 2009, I was laid off from my job. In June 2010, my son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of 14. Stick around to see what happens next!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
Day 5
First day with out the patch.
Was good most of the day. Started to notice a wearing off about 15 min b4 my next dose was due.
Around 4pm, really noticed the stiffness returning to my body.
Well see how it goes.
Was good most of the day. Started to notice a wearing off about 15 min b4 my next dose was due.
Around 4pm, really noticed the stiffness returning to my body.
Well see how it goes.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Day 3 & 4
Both days great.
Had my concert on Sunday. I stood the whole time and barely any soreness or weekness.
Yay!
Had my concert on Sunday. I stood the whole time and barely any soreness or weekness.
Yay!
Friday, May 02, 2008
DAY 2
Still doing great. I love this med. I feel so amazing. My body is so fluid. I notice my fingers are not stuck together. My face is not tight. My back doesn't hurt.
So far so good. Still using 1/2 the patch. I will until Monday.
So far so good. Still using 1/2 the patch. I will until Monday.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Started Stalevo today
Started today.
Felt really dizzy all day and really really nauseous. Then I realized the Dr. told me to cut the patch in half when I started the Stalevo.
I cut it in half and within 30 min felt great!
Definitely feel a HUGE difference. I feel no stiffness in my body at all.
Guess this means I really have PD... This is the gold standard.
Felt really dizzy all day and really really nauseous. Then I realized the Dr. told me to cut the patch in half when I started the Stalevo.
I cut it in half and within 30 min felt great!
Definitely feel a HUGE difference. I feel no stiffness in my body at all.
Guess this means I really have PD... This is the gold standard.
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