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Aug 10, 2022
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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.

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Heather Cawte
Aug 10, 2022

The important thing is to keep *trying* to be lubricated. I recommend a nice Beaujolais Nouveau 🍷🍷🍷🍷

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