Food is interesting!

I'm feeling a little frustrated right now. Food limitations are driving me a little crazy. Sometimes I don't know if I can tolerate it until I've eaten it. Headache = don't eat this anymore! I'm a wimp when it comes to headaches so I don't even want to try some foods. One thing for sure SOY anything is bye bye for me. Headaches are not worth it! The exception is light soy sauce ONLY to be used for dipping occassionally.

The issue is tyramine. It's in a lot of food! I will get this. I have to remind myself I did it with my epilepsy I can do it with PD.

One thing that is interesting is that when you have something long term your mind and body go through a process of finally realizing it will not go away like your common cold does. It is a process. And it takes time.

I'm grateful for my blessings despite my frustrations.

Wow! This week gone!

This has definitely been a week of adjustments. Medicine so far has been good. Getting a few hours of relief a day. I do find out after a day of teaching I'm wiped out. Taking afternoon naps haven't been as hard as I thought. The two hardest transitions - not driving and trying to figure out what I can eat!

I have found some days are harder than others as I find myself adjusting to changes as well as my meds. Some are great while others are challenging. Still trying to focus on the positive.

I'm grateful for all the support and prayers. I feel very blessed! Will post more later.

Sunday

Sammy's driving me now. I'm officially Miss Daisy to him...but I will not sit in the backseat! :) Church was great. I have great home teachers and visiting teachers. I'm resting and reflecting today. It's peaceful.

Saturday

I went to the Teapot Restaurant (vegetarian) and had the best soup and springrolls! mmmmmgood! I got my nails done for an early birthday present. Did some research. Had about four hours tremor free today. Set up training for next week. Feeling better about the direction I'm going.

I'm grateful for my knowledge of Jesus Christ. I'm at peace with what's happening. I have supportive families and friends. I'm going to be positive! :)

Friday

Medication starts tomorrow! School went well. I have amazing students and coworkers. Kelven is taking over my concessions job. It was nice of him to offer. I didn't think it would be so hard to give it up. I really liked doing it but I have to give up the extras right now.

Thursday

Competition went very well. Work was very accommodating. Won our game....tired.

Wednesday

Wednesday was an exciting day for me initially. I was going to see my new neurologist to find out why the shaking in the left side of my body was getting worse. I had been diagnosed 3 years prior with essential tremors. I expected to be told I needed another MRI. What I did not expect was to hear I actually had Parkinsons. I had trouble wrapping my head around it....still do I guess. Shauntelle was in the waiting room and my ten minute appointment turned into one hour.

Dr. Witt has laid a plan out and here we go! I realize I cannot really process any of this until this weekend. I have regional competition for FBLA tomorrow and a basketball game. I called mom and talked to here while I was in the driveway. There seem to be more questions than answers! It was too late to call dad with the time difference. I went inside and Sam and I talked for two hours about things that would need to happen. Stairs seem to be my enemy for now. We have A LOT!

Tomorrow talk to work, competition and basketball. First I need to sleep.