Welcome to the first weekly update on my GDNF fast walking journey! I'm excited to share this journey with all of you!
Week 1 and Week 2 Recap - August 26 - September 7, 2024
Week 1 had a special moment for me as I was able to take out the garbage for the very first time. I know that may not sound very exciting, but for me it was a big moment.
Week 2 also had a special moment, as one night I slept 10.5 hrs. I actually woke up an hour late for my first morning dose of medications. I am noticing that I am waking up on more often than not.
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Thank you,.
Week 3 - September 8 to 14, 2024
I have been away at my friend Trevor's place most of the week, and have been doing lots of hiking, up to10km one day. The walking has definitely made a difference as I am waking up in the morning some days ready to go. I have reduced my 4pm medication dose by half a pill as I was beginning to have too much dyskinesia at that time of the day. I think it's too early to get excited at such a small medication reduction. I will see what continues to happen.
Week 4 - September 15 to 21, 2024
I have been fairly consistent with my walks this week. Am starting to notice more dyskinesia around 1-2pm, wondering if I need to make another med adjustment, too early to do I think. Will see what happens next week.
Week 5 - September 22 to 28, 2024
Because I had spent a lot of time at Trevor's place the last week or so, I had not been as consistent with my fast walking, and quickly lost most of my progress. Hiking 10-12km in a day is not the same as fast walking for an hour. I quickly found I do not get the same brain benefit(I am going to call it) as hiking. More and more I feel that this may be the SPECIFIC activity needed to roll back PD symptoms.
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