Last Thursday I had a Pulmo/Sleep Dr appt, and told him that I tend to start jerking about 8 at night and and through the night when I go to bed, bedtime with out knowing it, so he Rx'd Pramipexole 0.5mg so I could sleep through the night, then he said I needed to see my PCP and Neurologist about what might be going on. I spent about 4 hours with my PCP and a Neurologist today, it's the beginnings of Parkinson's, a very slow beginning. While there is much to learn and understand, it's not the end of the world. The only change in treatment for now is I may have to take the Pramipexole 0.5mg twice a day to become more stable and keep the jerking under control.
Thanks for your prayers ... Psalmist and Mrs Psalmist
There is a blessing in all of this, the retirement/healthcare center where I/m the chaplain, does have an advantage with Parkinson's thing, there are those there who have the same thing, different stages, I can be of an understanding help, and have information and help that will be beneficial - the Dr's said what I have is slow to progress and that is another blessing.
I'm truly blessed in somethings to be in the right place at the right time.
As for the COPD Bronchiectasis it's being treated and that's about it; and the TIA's mini-strokes, it been a while since I've had one.
All in all ... Praise the Lord!
There is a blessing in all of this, the retirement/healthcare center where I/m the chaplain, does have an advantage with Parkinson's thing, there are those there who have the same thing, different stages, I can be of an understanding help, and have information and help that will be beneficial - the Dr's said what I have is slow to progress and that is another blessing.
I'm truly blessed in somethings to be in the right place at the right time.
As for the COPD Bronchiectasis it's being treated and that's about it; and the TIA's mini-strokes, it been a while since I've had one.
All in all ... Praise the Lord!
Last Thursday I had a Pulmo/Sleep Dr appt, and told him that I tend to start jerking about 8 at night and and through the night when I go to bed, bedtime with out knowing it, so he Rx'd Pramipexole 0.5mg so I could sleep through the night, then he said I needed to see my PCP and Neurologist about what might be going on. I spent about 4 hours with my PCP and a Neurologist today, it's the beginnings of Parkinson's, a very slow beginning. While there is much to learn and understand, it's not the end of the world. The only change in treatment for now is I may have to take the Pramipexole 0.5mg twice a day to become more stable and keep the jerking under control.
Thanks for your prayers ... Psalmist and Mrs Psalmist
The jerking in late evening and bet time has all but stopped, so the Pramipexole 0.5mg is doing it's job; we'll how things progress in a month. Early detection of Parkinson's is difficult at best.
The lungs are opening up more. but the side effects of the Theophylline are very tiring; so it's plan your day and and so forth and that's okay.
We continue also to be thankful TOL, it's a Haven of Rest for me and Mrs Psalmist.
Could I ask for prayers for a family member who is not even 35 years old who has two beautiful little girls, who just found out that he has terminal cancer. It is in his colon, liver, kidneys, etc. He never said he felt bad.
Doctors have told him there is nothing they can do for him.
I ask the Lord to give him the wisdom to leave good things for his girls (wise words).
For the family to accept the inevitable, bar a miracle of the Lord.
For them to know that even though this is a horrible shock, the Lord is good all the time and He knows what is best, even if we don't agree with His decision.
My comfort is that not too long ago he said the Lord had accepted him as his son. He was so happy with his new life in the Lord.
Praise God for His mercy giving him the time to accept Him.
Thank you for the prayers.
Could I ask for prayers for a family member who is not even 35 years old who has two beautiful little girls, who just found out that he has terminal cancer. It is in his colon, liver, kidneys, etc. He never said he felt bad.
Doctors have told him there is nothing they can do for him.
I ask the Lord to give him the wisdom to leave good things for his girls (wise words).
For the family to accept the inevitable, bar a miracle of the Lord.
For them to know that even though this is a horrible shock, the Lord is good all the time and He knows what is best, even if we don't agree with His decision.
My comfort is that not too long ago he said the Lord had accepted him as his son. He was so happy with his new life in the Lord.
Praise God for His mercy giving him the time to accept Him.
Thank you for the prayers.
Could I ask for prayers for a family member who is not even 35 years old who has two beautiful little girls, who just found out that he has terminal cancer. It is in his colon, liver, kidneys, etc. He never said he felt bad.
Doctors have told him there is nothing they can do for him.
I ask the Lord to give him the wisdom to leave good things for his girls (wise words).
For the family to accept the inevitable, bar a miracle of the Lord.
For them to know that even though this is a horrible shock, the Lord is good all the time and He knows what is best, even if we don't agree with His decision.
My comfort is that not too long ago he said the Lord had accepted him as his son. He was so happy with his new life in the Lord.
Praise God for His mercy giving him the time to accept Him.
Thank you for the prayers.
Thank you guys for helping me pray.
It is not easy, but like my favorite hymn says, 'it is well with my soul.'
Thank you guys for helping me pray.
It is not easy, but like my favorite hymn says, 'it is well with my soul.'
I think you would another hymn, "Be Stilll My Soul"
There are days that are better, and there is a bit of improvement; I think the worst is when I cannot sit still, that related to RLS and the early onset of Parkinson's.