Gain Through Loss: Christmas trauma

Voice constriction deepened. Slow body movements increased. A feeling of wanting to “jump out of my skin” developed. Real antsy. So our next stop was the emergency room at Denver's Lutheran Hospital. After a thorough exam and a five-hour wait, the diagnosis was stress-induced Parkinson's trauma. Somehow the stress of the travel really kicked off the PD symptoms and the neurologist consult suggested increasing the PD medication. Giving thanks and rejoicing? Not! ...