Illness And PD

This is my fourth week since contracting the virus from Hell and a week now with a chest infection. It looks like I’m in for yet another week as the antibiotics run out today and I’m still coughing and wheezing and feel so weak.

No sympathy needed, it’s one of those things. One observation is that it makes the Parkinson’s worse. Is it because of the Parkinson’s that the virus has taken such a hold. It’s a circle and it’s proving difficult to break free from.

A month ago I had the flu jab offered free on the NHS because I have PD. Usually I have been free from colds and flu as a result of having the jab. This year it has failed to protect me. It’s very difficult for the producers of the vaccines to included all possible virus variants, so I’m not blaming them. What it does show is we can never be too vigilant when it comes to our general health.

One positive aspect of being ill is that it gives time to think and recharge the mind. Hopefully the body will follow shortly.

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So So Hot

This week I spent on the MSC ship Magnifica on a short cruise to Northern Europe. The weather has been good with temperatures in the day hovering about 22c. Nice temperatures for most. For me it’s been horrendous.

One of my symptoms of Parkinson’s is my autonomic nervous system is affected and I feel hot and sweat uncontrollably. Hot flushes and periods of extreme discomfort are common these days. This week for some reason have been particularly bad.

I look around up on deck and nearly everyone is wearing coats, jumpers etc and there I am in teeshirt and I’m still hot! It’s not a pleasant symptom of Parkinson’s. One of the many non-motor symptoms that go to making this condition interfere with “normal” life. It’s one symptom that is not well known generally but is known in the medical world.

Hot flushes, sweating and feeling very uncomfortable lead to anxiety when amongst crowds of people. This can lead to it becoming worse. Being mindful and seeking a cooler environment is a coping mechanism. Air-con, outside and cold showers are my best friends for this symptom. I try to control it rather than it control me.

Well here’s to cure one day of Parkinson’s. Until then I’ll sweat it out!

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