Mimi- How did you know she had Parkinson's? I ask because my disorder (Essential Tremor) causes me to shake with out medicines. I was terrified that I might have P.D. until I got in the care of a good neurologist. It would be much better if that lady had ET, I can't believe she just rides naturally though.Originally Posted by mimitabby
when I was in Italy last fall, I saw an older woman with P. D. riding a bike.
She cruised up as natural as she could be. I didnt realize she had a problem until she got off the bike. I'll try to find her photo.
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/211...o?vhost=travel
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/211...o?vhost=travel
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04-27-2007, 09:36 PM #1
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04-28-2007, 11:30 AM #2
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Thanks for posting the article telegirl. My dad has Parkinson's (diagnosed in 1995) and is on partial disability. He spends a lot of time just hanging around the house being bored. I've thought about getting a recumbant for him, and reading this has started that ball rolling again.
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04-28-2007, 10:18 PM #3
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My mother also died of Parkinsons about 12 years ago. I ride now and if I thought I would be spared Parkinsons because it is a horrible way to die I would ride more than I already do and then some.
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04-29-2007, 08:30 AM #4
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There was a parkinsons walk in Central Park yesterday. They interviewed Davis Phinney and talked about other athletes that are afflicted with PD.
As most of you know my great aunt has it, but she continues to paint. She just does it with her left hand.
Her art is here for those who have never seen it...
http://heleneminelliart.com/
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