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Old 12-09-2008, 11:13 PM
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"Patients with advanced PD learn to use tricks to relieve freezing of gait. "
I probably over-reacted over what was an innocent choice of words, but I still feel that an important point was missed.
Sorry about the arthritis. I know you don't need that on top of everything else. That's another point in favor of turmeric, though. There's some good research backing that use too.

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Originally Posted by ZucchiniFlower View Post
I'm unable to crawl; can't even kneel because of awful knees (arthritis, the x-rays are scary). Had surgery on one when I was 17 so there's no cartilage there at all.

I'd have to 'crawl' on my rear end, pushing myself along with my legs and arms. I assume I can still do that, but I haven't tried in a long time.

Rick, the article really said it was a trick? Doesn't jive with the abstract.
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Born in 1953, 1st symptoms and misdiagnosed as essential tremor in 1992. Dx with PD in 2000.
Currently (2011) taking 200/50 Sinemet CR 8 times a day + 10/100 Sinemet 3 times a day. Functional 90% of waking day but fragile. Failure at exercise but still trying. Constantly experimenting. Beta blocker and ACE inhibitor at present. Currently (01/2013) taking ldopa/carbadopa 200/50 CR six times a day + 10/100 form 3 times daily. Functional 90% of day. Update 04/2013: L/C 200/50 8x; Beta Blocker; ACE Inhib; Ginger; Turmeric; Creatine; Magnesium; Potassium. Doing well.
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