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by Chris
Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:35 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: New to the forum? post a quick introduction
Replies: 1015
Views: 241347

Re: New to the forum? post a quick introduction

Hi Marlana I use a regular wheelchair that can be moved by the arms (two big wheels and two small wheels) but I took the footrests off and use my feet to propel myself. My husband got tired of me turning down social engagments so decided that we should buy one. I push it when I want to go somewhere ...
by Chris
Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: New to the forum? post a quick introduction
Replies: 1015
Views: 241347

Re: New to the forum? post a quick introduction

Hi Betty Just saw your post and thought I might reply to you as well. Core strength is definitely necessary to help us handle our tremor. I have been working out at a gym the last few years and I have really noticed quite a difference in my strength. I do about 35 to 45 minutes of interval cardio......
by Chris
Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194560

Re: How is everyone?

Hi Maureen So sorry to hear of your experience. I know exactly what it feels like to 'freeze up'. When it happens to me I feel like my legs are stuck in cement and it seems to take a monumental effort to get them moving again. This usually happens when I am in small spaces with no where to lean or s...
by Chris
Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194560

Re: How is everyone?

Hi Betty It is wonderful to dream!!! When I dream I am always "normal" or at least close to it. Sometimes when I am watching people dance or do activities that I am not able to do anymore I almost forget that I can't.....until I stand up that is. It would truly be wonderful if we could hav...
by Chris
Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:44 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194560

Re: How is everyone?

Hello all.....It has been sometime since I have posted. I have been trying to get on with my life the best way possible but do enjoy reading some of the posts. When I was first diagnosed in 2004 I was put on Clonazapam. I can't remember how much but I do know I worked up to a fairly strong dose twic...
by Chris
Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: New to the forum? post a quick introduction
Replies: 1015
Views: 241347

Re: New to the forum? post a quick introduction

Hi Michelle Welcome to the forum. Nice to talk to have someone closer to me. I am in the Okanagan in British Columbia. I know exactly what you are going through. I too can only stand for a few seconds now without having to look for somewhere to sit. I try to avoid lines whenever possible and I too h...
by Chris
Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194560

Re: How is everyone?

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!!! Congratulations Gloria.......what a wonderful way to start the new year! I am sorry to hear of your cancer diagnosis Blossom but glad to hear that you are handling it well and on the road to recovery. I too find that having a Mammogram extremely difficult but I h...
by Chris
Fri Dec 24, 2010 12:31 am
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: Where is everyone? How is every one?
Replies: 3
Views: 2726

Re: Where is everyone? How is every one?

Hi Harriett Everything you just posted rings true for me too. I definitely have my good days and bad days. I especially notice that when I have just had a workout at the gym my standing ability is greatly reduced to almost nothing and even trying to lean on things is almost out of the question. I ha...
by Chris
Fri Oct 22, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: 2010 OT Meeting - Atlantic City, NJ USA
Topic: Our Successful 2010 Meeting !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 10491

Re: Our Successful 2010 Meeting !!!

Thanks for posting the minutes of the meeting. I wish I could have attended but it was not possible this year. It is really nice to see that I have a lot in common with most of you. I too find exercise is the best medicine for keeping your spirits up and staying strong. Hopefully I will be able to m...
by Chris
Fri Sep 10, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194560

Re: How is everyone?

Hi Mike Nice to hear from you and that you are doing okay. I was really hoping to meet you this year at the meeting in October but it is not going to happen for me this time again. We have had a lot of major expenses this summer plus we have just returned from a cruise to Alaska so we really can't a...
by Chris
Thu Aug 19, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: OT- "THINGS" that help
Topic: making taking a shower easier
Replies: 25
Views: 20016

Re: making taking a shower easier

Hi Theresa I too have had some very scary moments in showers and tubs especially when we are travelling or visiting. If we are only going to be away overnight I usually wait until I get home the next day to shower and if going away longer I always bring a shower stool with me. That is the only way t...
by Chris
Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:33 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: OT - Experienced over time; the Golfnut story
Replies: 193
Views: 54274

Re: OT - Experienced over time

This too is my favourite time of year. I love being in my garden. This year we have had a lot more rain than usual and the plants are really enjoying all the moisture. Our climate tends to be quite hot and dry most summers. My husband has constructed lots of walkways through all my perennial bed so ...
by Chris
Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194560

Re: How is everyone?

Hi Mike
Glad to hear that your operation went well and that you are recovering nicely. I am looking forward to hearing what your neurologist has to say about the change in your tremors.
Keep on improving.
Chris
by Chris
Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194560

Re: How is everyone?

Hi Mike Wow....that was truly amazing to see you standing so long. I really hope for the sake of all of us that you are on to something wonderful. Hope everything goes well for your surgery.....I will be thinking of you. I really wish I could have made the gathering last year so I could have met you...
by Chris
Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: OT- DISCUSSION, Questions, Thoughts and Advice.
Topic: How is everyone?
Replies: 719
Views: 194560

Re: How is everyone?

Hi Mike Sorry to hear of your problems and I wish you a speedy recovery. I find it very interesting about your ability to stand longer when you are on blood thinners or whatever wonderful drugs they have you on. I have had blood thinners in the past myself (clot in the lung) but not since I have bee...