Feb 51 min read

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How bad does it get, this Parkinson’s disease?

I would like to know, can you tell me please?

But who to ask, how much to know?

Look to the future, or go with the flow?

I see people on telly, their symptoms look severe,

I don’t want to be like them, no where near.

I want to be normal, get my old life back,

Ditch this illness, get my life back on track.

It is what it is, I gotta live with this s**t

Feeling shaky, slow and stiff, my escape is a hit.

Synthetic dopamine, that’s what I feel,

It works wonders for me, the results are real.

As I’ve said before, a hit doesn’t last long,

It only gives a glimpse, so you have to stay strong.

It was discovered a while ago, about for 50 years

But what since then ? I have my fears.

Is this the answer, is this all they’ve got?

I rather hope it isn’t, I rather hope not.

I live in hope, that they’ll find a cure,

Then I can live my life, a good one for sure,

John Evenden

May 2022

(Diagnosed Parkinson’s August 2018)

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09 Φεβ

Nicely said John. It all takes far too long doesn't it

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Alison Blevins

07 Φεβ

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Well done John, I think we all feel the same and all we can do is live in hope.

Rose Donaldson

06 Φεβ

I see that was written 2 years ago, do you feel any different now?

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Hi Rose,

I’m going with the flow, still taking the pills, and more accepting, that I’ve got it, don’t want it, but learning to live with it. Synthetic dopamine is still working its magic for a limited time, I take it 6 times a day at 3 hour intervals. I’m losing hope for a cure, despite all the money raised for research are we anywhere nearer, I fear not. Thanks for asking, best wishes John.