I've just been thinking about the last week and realized that my tremors have increased significantly in both my left arm and left leg. I usually don't have tremors at all at night, but have been awakened with considerable movement in both my arm and leg for the last several nights. I have reviewed my medication schedule and have realized I have been less than exact in taking my pills. I am trying, today, to get back on schedule and right now, as I am writing this, I have taken my meds on schedule, but am finding the tremors have remained pretty strong all day.
I am going to attempt to maintain the schedule for the next week and see if they abate with regular medication or if I have to change my medication schedule. One of my dear friends has mentioned to my wife that her husband's tremors increase significantly with the intake of sugars, including regular or diet sodas. Although I don't drink sodas at all, I do love the taste of chocolate and anything sweet. My intention is to moderate the intake of the sweets to see if that has any impact on the tremors. I'll let you know the outcome of this experiment in a couple of weeks. If nothing else, talking about it reminds me to stay off the sugar.
This is not the best time to start this program, what with the holidays being here, and all the neighbors and friends bringing candies, cookies, sweet breads, and chocolate, but in an effort to remain true to my comments, I will cut back significantly on their intake. Then again, maybe I'll have to delay the experiment until after the holidays . . . .
From the Sweats to the SWEETS -- very interesting stuff Pat. I think that your experiment sounds like a good idea and something all of us with Parkinson's can appreciate. I agree too, that minimizing sweets and soda drinks makes sense for all, but especially those who have chronic illnesses. Best to you! Dan
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