Rest
Essential for all living beings.
No rest for the person with Parkinson’s. Wicked or otherwise…
Rigidity
Rigidity is one of the most common motor symptoms of Parkinson's. Rigidity is when your muscles feel stiff and tighten involuntarily.
Leads to finding yourself stuck on the floor at 3 am.
Restless legs
Restless legs syndrome is a condition that causes an overwhelming urge to move your legs.
Maddening. An itchy-crawling-fizzy feeling with no respite or explanation other than someone somewhere has an effigy of us that they tickle.
REM
It’s the end of the world as we know it…
After minimal sleep, this tends to be the general feeling about life.
Resting Tremor
Often an early sign of Parkinson’s although many patients are not affected.
Very helpful in cocktail making, planting seeds, cleaning teeth…
Research
Parkinson’s disease is very fashionable for research.
Whilst miracle cures would be welcomed most PWP would appreciate a more effortless opening to the medications.
Relationships
The glue that binds us, keeps us going and boosts the dopamine.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-the-monday-edition-1.5868846/how-tiktok-users-designed-a-better-pill-bottle-for-people-with-parkinson-s-1.5868848