Sobering Thoughts
...so the next day I looked it up knowing that no doctor or drug company is going to say “go ahead and drink while using our drug.”
Old Folks Disease
I have tried to remain young-like in order to keep my YOPD status. It has been getting more difficult…
Do Not Say a Thing
April is Parkinson’s aware this month and this means educating the public about Parkinson’s. So for me, there are no dumb questions or comments you can ask or make. So here are my responses to the four things you should never say to someone with Parkinson’s.
Wet Shaking Man
I knew some kids in school who were dumb as boards. They passed tests by writing answers on the bottom of their shoes, or by copying off other students’ papers. Is that artificial intelligence?
Asleep or Awake
There are plenty of things to worry about leading up to deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Will it hurt? Will it work? What if something goes wrong? Will the government be able to steal my thoughts?
It’s Not Brain Surgery
It was a huge relief when my surgeon came in. I knew he was old enough that he did not know what a Teletubby was, and Barney was his college roommate’s name.