Slept well. Had our 10 a.m. electropulse therapy. Felt fine going in but left with a sharp headache. I don't know if it was a result of the therapy but it seems likely. Now, 4 hours, and 4 ibuprofen, later, things seem to be going back to my normal symptoms.
It looks like it is going to be a lazy day. The local library is providing us with a wealth of english books and DVD movies. Weather continues to be cold and gray.
If anything exciting happens we will report tomorrow.
Cori and Randy
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Therapy Session 7, Day 10
Nexalin got headline exposure in todays Viartis, Parkinsons daily news. We were featured in articles which describe Nexalin and its program for Parkinsons patients.
Randy completed his 7th therapy session with elctropulse therapy. As always, he felt nothng as he relaxed for 40 minutes. It is worth mentioning, in general Randy seems to be feeling improved. He still has dyskinesia, neck pain, headaches, and multiple other symptoms. This general feeling of improvement may be triggered by the improvements of the Parkys around him.
Bill Haweswinkle states that he is walking better than he has in many months. He says he can go futher and is more agile than he had been in the recent past. In addition, he was excited to tell us that he was able to turn over in bed last night for the first time in many months. The excitement is growiung for this 73 year old parky.
Rick Rucker also states that he is experiencing reduced pain and improved spirits. Although the improvements seem modest, combined they show a general positive trend which Rick expects to continue to improve after his departure on Saturday.
All three of the veteran patients have stated that their improvements in the past have continued way beyond the last day of therapy. According to them, they will continue to improve for 4 - 8 weeks and then level off for approximately 6 months.
After the morning therapies the whole group traveled to the residence of Hermann and Heidi and visited the "Snail House". This is a retreat for Parkinsons pateints in the area. It was very interesting and incorporated many innovative technologies and adaptations for the Parkinsons lifestyle. These included a wheelchair/bicycle combination, a vibrating exercising machine, a massage recliner, adapted bathrooms etc. Our German Parkinsons host and hostess set a beautiful table with many locally made cakes.
The evening ended with a delicious traditional German meal in a local resturant.
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R.J. Calvert
Randy completed his 7th therapy session with elctropulse therapy. As always, he felt nothng as he relaxed for 40 minutes. It is worth mentioning, in general Randy seems to be feeling improved. He still has dyskinesia, neck pain, headaches, and multiple other symptoms. This general feeling of improvement may be triggered by the improvements of the Parkys around him.
Bill Haweswinkle states that he is walking better than he has in many months. He says he can go futher and is more agile than he had been in the recent past. In addition, he was excited to tell us that he was able to turn over in bed last night for the first time in many months. The excitement is growiung for this 73 year old parky.
Rick Rucker also states that he is experiencing reduced pain and improved spirits. Although the improvements seem modest, combined they show a general positive trend which Rick expects to continue to improve after his departure on Saturday.
All three of the veteran patients have stated that their improvements in the past have continued way beyond the last day of therapy. According to them, they will continue to improve for 4 - 8 weeks and then level off for approximately 6 months.
After the morning therapies the whole group traveled to the residence of Hermann and Heidi and visited the "Snail House". This is a retreat for Parkinsons pateints in the area. It was very interesting and incorporated many innovative technologies and adaptations for the Parkinsons lifestyle. These included a wheelchair/bicycle combination, a vibrating exercising machine, a massage recliner, adapted bathrooms etc. Our German Parkinsons host and hostess set a beautiful table with many locally made cakes.
The evening ended with a delicious traditional German meal in a local resturant.
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R.J. Calvert
Monday, January 28, 2008
Nexalin Therapy Review
Nexalin Therapy Review
Monday, January 28, 2008
Day 9, Therapy session 6
We began our second week of therapy sessions this morning. Same as last week. Unlike last week, I found it difficult to sleep during the session. Still no noticeable changes in my symptoms.
Some of the other patients are saying that they are getting improvements. This will be documented on Friday.
The patients have developed their own symptom rating form with the following symptoms being rated on a Before/After basis. Tremor, bradykinesia, dystonia, dyskinesia, gait disorder, muscle pain, joint pain, headaches, neck pain, nerve pain, nerve disorder, depression, anxiety, multi-task disorder, fatigue, and hyper-activity.
The weather remains cold and grey
All goes well
--R.J. Calvert
Monday, January 28, 2008
Day 9, Therapy session 6
We began our second week of therapy sessions this morning. Same as last week. Unlike last week, I found it difficult to sleep during the session. Still no noticeable changes in my symptoms.
Some of the other patients are saying that they are getting improvements. This will be documented on Friday.
The patients have developed their own symptom rating form with the following symptoms being rated on a Before/After basis. Tremor, bradykinesia, dystonia, dyskinesia, gait disorder, muscle pain, joint pain, headaches, neck pain, nerve pain, nerve disorder, depression, anxiety, multi-task disorder, fatigue, and hyper-activity.
The weather remains cold and grey
All goes well
--R.J. Calvert
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Nexalin Therapy Review
Cori and I in slept late, had our normal breakfast. This was followed by a walk in the park. The rest of the day was just as lazy, we talked with friends , played cards, read books and did email.
We talked with family and John and Linda in China via the skype system. In general we got nothing accomplished, it was great.
We are earger to proceed with the therapy and to get back home. We can only hope that we leave better than we came.
This promises to be an exciting week. Be sure to check on the China progress.
Cori & Randy
We talked with family and John and Linda in China via the skype system. In general we got nothing accomplished, it was great.
We are earger to proceed with the therapy and to get back home. We can only hope that we leave better than we came.
This promises to be an exciting week. Be sure to check on the China progress.
Cori & Randy
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Day Eight
January 26, 2008
Today is the 8th day of this trip. It is Saturday, a non-clinical day. So Cori and I have been roaming the streets and castles around Bad Nauheim..
We started the morning with breakfast in our Hotel. They normally offer fresh fruit, granola, toast , cold cuts and coffee. After that we went to the health spa which has been here since pre-historic times. We had a hot mineral water bath, in wooden tubs, in a private room. It was quite interesting. The place had amazing tile work and kind of felt like you were taking a bath in a museum. The ceilings were high and decorated. The buildings were built strong and stout. The water was clear and epperviscent.
We visited an old castle in a nearby town that was an amazing peice of history. I can't even imagine what life was like in those days. The labor it took to move those stones and build those towers must have taken generations. We roamed the town surrounding the castle and found only a cat pillow sham for Lillian. As it turned 3 p.m. or so, Randy started to run out of go-juice so we came back to the Hotel.
Once back, Randy tried to get the computer communicating with the world. This has been a continual problem. So if you don't hear from us for a few days it's O.K. it's just Randy's German bug acting up again.
We've been reading about the good news in China and are wishing the best for Linda and John. History is being made.
We'll try and log in again tomorrow.
All is well,
Randy & Cori
Today is the 8th day of this trip. It is Saturday, a non-clinical day. So Cori and I have been roaming the streets and castles around Bad Nauheim..
We started the morning with breakfast in our Hotel. They normally offer fresh fruit, granola, toast , cold cuts and coffee. After that we went to the health spa which has been here since pre-historic times. We had a hot mineral water bath, in wooden tubs, in a private room. It was quite interesting. The place had amazing tile work and kind of felt like you were taking a bath in a museum. The ceilings were high and decorated. The buildings were built strong and stout. The water was clear and epperviscent.
We visited an old castle in a nearby town that was an amazing peice of history. I can't even imagine what life was like in those days. The labor it took to move those stones and build those towers must have taken generations. We roamed the town surrounding the castle and found only a cat pillow sham for Lillian. As it turned 3 p.m. or so, Randy started to run out of go-juice so we came back to the Hotel.
Once back, Randy tried to get the computer communicating with the world. This has been a continual problem. So if you don't hear from us for a few days it's O.K. it's just Randy's German bug acting up again.
We've been reading about the good news in China and are wishing the best for Linda and John. History is being made.
We'll try and log in again tomorrow.
All is well,
Randy & Cori
Friday, January 25, 2008
Therapy Session 5
The therapy session has become routine. I go in, take off my shoes, take off my ring and watch, lay back in the recliner and relax for 40 minutes. It is very nice. Nothing yet to report on improvements. This is as expected.
I had a lengthy conversation with Nexalin staff who encouraged me to remain positive. I explained to them that I was convinced that their program would benefit a large portion of the Parkinson's community. This is apparent from my conversations with exisiting patients Bill, Paul, and Rick. My conversations with them clearly show that in the past, and in the present, they have recieved beneficial results. We will be video taping interviews with each of the seven patients at the completion of their therapy.
As we approach the weekend, plans of the collective gang are being made. Cori and I will be going to the mineral baths on Saturday followed by a trip to a local castle. Most of the other patients will be traveling on a shopping trip to Frankfurt. Sunday we have varoius plans and options available to us.
Morale remains high.
Ta ta for now,
--
R.J. Calvert
I had a lengthy conversation with Nexalin staff who encouraged me to remain positive. I explained to them that I was convinced that their program would benefit a large portion of the Parkinson's community. This is apparent from my conversations with exisiting patients Bill, Paul, and Rick. My conversations with them clearly show that in the past, and in the present, they have recieved beneficial results. We will be video taping interviews with each of the seven patients at the completion of their therapy.
As we approach the weekend, plans of the collective gang are being made. Cori and I will be going to the mineral baths on Saturday followed by a trip to a local castle. Most of the other patients will be traveling on a shopping trip to Frankfurt. Sunday we have varoius plans and options available to us.
Morale remains high.
Ta ta for now,
--
R.J. Calvert
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Therapy Session 4
Had the normal 10 a.m. electrode therapy session. It was the normal 40 minute nap. No noticeable effects. This session was followed by a meeting of the patients of whom I have already introduced you to. There was one addition, who I left out, because he has been going to the afternoon sessions, Michael Kelly. Michael is a chemical engineer who lives in Frankfurt. He is also here for Parkinson's therapy.
All 7 of us Parkinson's patients will be filling out a before and after "symptoms" form which we have all generally agreed to. This will be presented as part of the final documents, along with photos and video files.
Everyone continues to be positive and eager for good results.
Those of you who are reading these daily entrees will also be interested in the progress of Linda and John who are in China having stem cell surgery for Linda's parkinsons. Their blog may be found on the ParkinsonsRebels.org website
R.J. Calvert
P.S. The town of Bad Nauheim is very proud of their connection to Elvis Presley who apparently stayed here a couple of years during his military service. There are multiple memorials around town and they hold a festival each year in his honor.
All 7 of us Parkinson's patients will be filling out a before and after "symptoms" form which we have all generally agreed to. This will be presented as part of the final documents, along with photos and video files.
Everyone continues to be positive and eager for good results.
Those of you who are reading these daily entrees will also be interested in the progress of Linda and John who are in China having stem cell surgery for Linda's parkinsons. Their blog may be found on the ParkinsonsRebels.org website
R.J. Calvert
P.S. The town of Bad Nauheim is very proud of their connection to Elvis Presley who apparently stayed here a couple of years during his military service. There are multiple memorials around town and they hold a festival each year in his honor.
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