Asking the simple question!!

I have had Parkinson for over six years. I have a shake which is, to an extent, controlled by pills. I still work. I work as a Sales and Promotions Manager for a large London Minicab company. I see an experienced Parkinson nurse once every three months. Someone who had Parkinson gave me some good advice when I started out with my new life-style. His comment was if you go to the Doctors they will blame the Parkinsons! I laughed - then I felt sad. Not for me but because with this wonderful internet, I can ask a simple question to those of you who have PD, across the Globe and get an authoritive answer. The questions have probably been asked and answered many times, but occasionally a gem, a golden nugget of an idea, is found.

So I have decided to ask you one simple question a day and wait for a simple answer.

The nature of the job I do means odd hours. The pills I take are not odd. I take them at 8am - 12 noon - 16.00pm. What should I do at 3am in the office when I start to shake?

Thanks!

have you tries spreading your pill times out. i was having problems with waking in thr middle of the night from the tremors. i tried spacing my meds out to 8:00, 14:00, and 20:00, and found that it gave me some relief. let me know what happens.

AlectheSmith wrote:

I have had Parkinson for over six years. I have a shake which is, to an extent, controlled by pills. I still work. I work as a Sales and Promotions Manager for a large London Minicab company. I see an experienced Parkinson nurse once every three months. Someone who had Parkinson gave me some good advice when I started out with my new life-style. His comment was if you go to the Doctors they will blame the Parkinsons! I laughed - then I felt sad. Not for me but because with this wonderful internet, I can ask a simple question to those of you who have PD, across the Globe and get an authoritive answer. The questions have probably been asked and answered many times, but occasionally a gem, a golden nugget of an idea, is found.
So I have decided to ask you one simple question a day and wait for a simple answer.
The nature of the job I do means odd hours. The pills I take are not odd. I take them at 8am - 12 noon - 16.00pm. What should I do at 3am in the office when I start to shake?
Thanks!

This podcast may be very helpful. Worth checking out.

http://www.totalpicture.com/shows/big-picture...