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In Remembrance
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,772
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In Remembrance
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,772
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Thursday report
I decided to resume last night since my back was much better. Took my 6 PM meds but decided to skip the 8 PM (last of day) and wait for first signs of wearing off. Then I would do the Estim to see if it would extend my on time.
Noticed first signs at 9 PM. Began Estim at 9:15 and ran it until 9:25. Waited half an hour. No effect that I could see so went wearily to bed.
Woke at 4 AM in unusually good shape for that time of day. Except for my back. Definite setback on that score. I suppose that that should come as no surprise since the little machine is designed to make your muscles twitch and jerk.
So, I am going to take a break on doing the back. But I will make notes here on what I think is going on. I think it is a mistake to use the Estim when you are going down. I suspect it may work better when used as part of the day's regular routine instead of a replacement or a rescue.
I will get back to it in a couple of weeks.
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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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