Lawrence Lindsley, Age 68, Parkinson's
Background:
I am a 68 year old retired police officer and retired USAR officer. I am married and we have three children and six grandchildren. I have led a fairly active life, as both professions required that I keep in fairly good condition. I still do moderate workouts and continue to play golf when possible. I was diagnosed with PD in 2002.
Condition Before Stem Cell Treatment:
The progress of the disease has been fairly slow, making my case somewhat atypical. I do not suffer from the tremors that afflict so many with the disease. My gait is somewhat stiff and I tend to lean to my left when tired, holding my left wrist at a slightly odd angle. My primary symptoms are general weakness and fatigue.
...Now, when I workout, I can go through the day without stopping.
When we arrived in Cologne in May of 2009, I found walking very tiring. I could walk for about a half hour and then I had to return to our hotel to rest. For a few months prior to this I would consistently nod asleep in public. I quickly became exhausted when performing any strenuous activity. When I would exercise in the morning, by the afternoon I had to take a long nap to recover. In December of 2008 we took two of our grandchildren to Rockefeller Center to see the tree. By the end of ;the day I was hobbling along, barely able to keep up. My face had the "deadpan" expression connected with the disease.
Condition After Stem Cell Therapy:
The day following treatment, my wife and I spent most the day walking about Cologne. Though I took frequent rests, I didn't have to return to our hotel room to lay down. Since returning home, two friends and my personal physician, have told me that at I looked much better, than I looked last year. Now, when I workout, I can go through the day without stopping. We again went down to Rockefeller Center this Christmas, and I had no trouble keeping up. Now, I rarely nod out in public.
To sum up, I would say that the changes I have experienced are very subtle. Being in the "eye of the storm" sort of speak, I find it hard to judge changes in my condition. My ability to walk all day immediately following treatment could be explained by my adjustment to jetlag. I attribute the "looking better" comments to improved facial expression.
Do I still have PD? Yes
Do I still tire quickly with strenuous activity? Yes
Is my disease still progressing? Probably
Has my stamina improved? Yes
Was the trip to Cologne worthwhile? The jury is still out. But if pressed on the matter, my answer would have to be, Yes.
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