holmesa's Journal

holmesa: Sex: F; Data Quality: 2 stars; Parkinson's: 16 yrs; Hoehn-Yahr 3 Type: Parkinson's disease On; Mouth/throat: none; Arms: mild; Chest: mild; Legs: mild

holmesa: Female, 64 years; Worcester, Worcestershire

Primary Condition: Parkinson's and 1 more ▼

Type: Parkinson's disease

First symptom: Jan 1997
Diagnosis: Apr 2004

Interests: Advocacy, Alternative Medicine and 3 more ▼

holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's

169 lb BMI: 29.0
holmesa updated her weight for Apr 1, 2013 Apr 01, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
PDRS: 35
- On Treatment
- none Mouth/throat
- mild Arms
- mild Chest
- mild Legs
holmesa completed the PDRS survey for Apr 1, 2013 Apr 01, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Omeprazole
- - Started: Apr 9, 2004
  - Current Dosage: 20 mg daily
- Purpose: Other and Acid reflux
- View Latest Evaluation
holmesa updated the treatment Omeprazole Apr 01, 2013
- Added
  - Started: Apr 09, 2004
  - Dosage: 20 mg daily
  - Purpose: Other and Acid reflux
  - Apr 09, 2004
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Jun 09, 2009
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Aug 15, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Sep 28, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Nov 22, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Dec 10, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Mar 22, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Sep 23, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Requip XL
- - Started: Oct 6, 2004
  - Current Dosage: 8 mg daily
- Purpose: Parkinson's
- View Latest Evaluation
holmesa updated the treatment Requip XL Apr 01, 2013
- Added
  - Started: Oct 06, 2004
  - Dosage: 6 mg daily
  - Purpose: Parkinson's Disease
  - Oct 06, 2004
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 11 mg daily
  - Apr 13, 2007
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 10 mg
  - Apr 26, 2007
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 8 mg
  - Jun 29, 2007
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 10 mg daily
  - Jul 19, 2007
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 12 mg daily
  - Oct 01, 2007
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Jun 09, 2009
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 18 mg daily
  - Jul 29, 2009
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 16 mg daily
  - Jan 01, 2010
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Aug 15, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Sep 28, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Nov 22, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Dec 10, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Mar 22, 2012
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 8 mg daily
  - Jun 23, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Sep 23, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Nov 25, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Sinemet 25/100
- - Started: Sep 16, 2011
  - Current Dosage: 100 mg daily
- Purpose: Parkinson's
- View Latest Evaluation
holmesa updated the treatment Sinemet 25/100 Apr 01, 2013
- Added
  - Started: Sep 16, 2011
  - Dosage: 4 x 25 mg-100 mg daily
  - Purpose: Parkinson's Disease
  - Sep 16, 2011
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 75 mg daily
  - Oct 02, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Nov 04, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Nov 22, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Dec 10, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Mar 22, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Sep 23, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Feb 26, 2013
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 100 mg daily
  - Mar 16, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Half Sinemet CR
- - Started: Jun 23, 2012
  - Current Dosage: 25 mg-100 mg daily
- Purpose: Parkinson's
- View Latest Evaluation
holmesa updated the treatment Half Sinemet CR Apr 01, 2013
- Added
  - Started: Jun 23, 2012
  - Dosage: 25 mg-100 mg daily
  - Purpose: Parkinson's Disease
  - Jun 23, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Nov 25, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Bumetanide
- - Started: Sep 2, 2002
  - Current Dosage: 1 mg daily
- Purpose: Water retention
- View Latest Evaluation
holmesa updated the treatment Bumetanide Apr 01, 2013
- Added
  - Started: Sep 02, 2002
  - Dosage: 1 mg daily
  - Purpose: Water retention
  - Sep 02, 2002
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Nov 04, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Nov 22, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Dec 10, 2011
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Mar 22, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Sep 23, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Oct 25, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Nov 25, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Symptom Update
- mild Acid reflux
- mild Anxious mood
- mild Constipation
- mild Depressed mood
- none Diuretic
- none Elevated blood pressure
- none Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
- none Excess saliva
- mild Fatigue
- moderate Insomnia
- moderate Joint stiffness
- mild Loss of balance
- mild Memory problems
- severe Muscle cramps
- severe Pain
- moderate Restless feeling in legs
- mild Sexual dysfunction
- mild Slowness
- moderate Stiffness/Spasticity
- mild Swelling in ankles
- none Swelling in feet
- mild Water retention
- See more
holmesa updated her symptoms for Apr 1, 2013 Apr 01, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's

Good
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Finished decorating my snug
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Therapeutic Tai Chi Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve flexibility/strength: Moderate
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Usually
- Burden: A little
Cost

$100-199 monthly

holmesa added a treatment evaluation for Therapeutic Tai Chi Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Acupuncture Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's Disease: Moderate
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Usually
- Burden: A little
Advice & Tips

I feel less pain, less stiffness & tremor & i am re-energised for a week-14 days after treatment

Cost

$50-99 monthly

holmesa added a treatment evaluation for Acupuncture Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Sinemet 25/100 Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's Disease: Moderate
- Side Effects: Mild
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: A little
Cost

< $25 monthly

holmesa added a treatment evaluation for Sinemet 25/100 Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Requip XL Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's Disease: Major
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Cost

< $25 monthly

holmesa added a treatment evaluation for Requip XL Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Omeprazole Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Acid reflux: Major
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: None
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Cost

< $25 monthly

holmesa added a treatment evaluation for Omeprazole Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Half Sinemet CR Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's Disease: Slight
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Usually
- Burden: A little
holmesa added a treatment evaluation for Half Sinemet CR Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Bumetanide Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Water retention: Moderate
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
Cost

< $25 monthly

holmesa added a treatment evaluation for Bumetanide Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's

173 lb BMI: 29.7
holmesa updated her weight for Feb 26, 2013 Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
QOL
- Best Social
- Good Mental
- Good Physical
holmesa completed the QOL survey for Feb 26, 2013 Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
PDRS: 26
- On Treatment
- none Mouth/throat
- mild Arms
- none Chest
- mild Legs
holmesa completed the PDRS survey for Feb 26, 2013 Feb 26, 2013
holmesa

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
Parkinson's
Therapeutic Tai Chi
- - Started: Mar 23, 2012
  - Current Dosage: 1 hr weekly
- Purpose: Improve flexibility/strength
- View Latest Evaluation
holmesa updated the treatment Therapeutic Tai Chi Feb 26, 2013
- Added
  - Started: Mar 23, 2012
  - Dosage: 1 hr weekly
  - Purpose: Improve flexibility/strength
  - Mar 23, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Sep 23, 2012
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Feb 26, 2013
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