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Magnesium
Magnesium is a key factor in making several parts of the body run smoothly: the heart, bones, muscles, nerves, and others.
Some people report amazing benefits from supplements and the application of oil. I find a sticky residue aids the twisting agony of dystonia. Nil Points.
Masked
When the movements of the face are rigid or slow to respond, it can result in a mask-like expression that appears to lack emotion.
Also, the expression one wears when faced with yet more inane questions about your fictional inebriated state. I’m not drunk I have Parkinson’s…
But you are driving me to drink.
Medication
Your friendly and caring medical professional’s way of saying “I’m out of ideas.”
Menopause
I'm not my mother.
I'm not my mother.
I'm not my mother!
Oh my God, I'm becoming my mother!
The effect of Parkinson’s and menopause (and menstruation) are under-studied. Fairly unacknowledged. Therefore just like menopause in general.
Memory
Generally, the memories are still in there but the rewind and play function is a little slow.
They are a little like books on the shelf that have slipped sideways.
Micrographia
Teeny tiny handwriting….
Motivation
Something once held in abundance. Now…some….where…else…
Motor
Motor deficits are a major aspect of Parkinson’s. Tremors, rigidity and slowness of movement.
Sadly the oil has gone from our motor - we have ceased. No amount of liquid engineering will suffice.
A-Z Parkinson's: M
The important thing is to keep *trying* to be lubricated. I recommend a nice Beaujolais Nouveau 🍷🍷🍷🍷