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Old 01-06-2010, 10:47 AM
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Default variable sensation

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You may be on to something with the idea of variable sensation. When I am off and stand up to try to walk, I freeze until I can "negotiate" an agreement with everyone. I must "renegotiate" each step. However, if there is something like a crumpled blanket on the floor, only the fiest step requires this. This is particularly the case when I am barefoot.


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Originally Posted by ZucchiniFlower View Post
Maybe it has to do with tactile feedback. It may be reinforcing or developing new feedback loops, the kind to requires a cue in the form of tactile sensation.

It may be similar to banding, but works better because of the variable sensations, resulting in the development of more feedback loops, that can be used later to help with motor problems. Or maybe it just reinforces and amps up feedback loops that are there, but which require sensation which was missing prior to vibration therapy.
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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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