I remember Michael J Fox saying if he’s moving around playing hockey his symptoms are not as bad which I can understand because he’s moving around but also during sleep.
I’ve had the worse pain lately, just the right side of my face/head I think from allergies somehow but I have it before I sleep and when I wake up but not when I’m asleep almost like it is temporarily turned off.
How can sleep do things like this especially in the case of Parkinson’s
This program was on Sunday 4/23/06 with the actor Michael J. Fox who has Parkinson’s disease. An instrument was shown that can strenghten the muscles in the throat to help patient’s swallow better. Difficulty swallowing can be a symptom of PD.
I heard that Rush accused Michael J. Fox of exaggerating his Parkinson’s Disease symptoms for political gain.
"He is exaggerating the effects of the disease," Limbaugh told listeners. "He’s moving all around and shaking and it’s purely an act. . . . This is really shameless of Michael J. Fox. Either he didn’t take his medication or he’s acting."
– The Washington Post
He said that if it was proven that these types of behavior (hands shaking, poor balance, swaying) were proven to be normal effects of the disease and/or treatment, he would apologize to Fox.
Several experts have since then come forward and stated that this swaying is part of the process of adjusting the treatment for the disease, and is something very typically seen in Parkinson’s patients.
Did Rush ever apologize for his offensive accusation?
Old Goat - Please link to the video you’re referring to so I know what you’re talking about
Old Goat - Please provide evidence from a reliable source (not right or left wing bloggers, or papers known to distort facts). Saying there’s evidence to support your opinion and not providing it, is saying nothing at all.
Dallas — you’re wrong. How about YOU check it out for yourself.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyskinesia
I’m watching a program featuring Michael J. Fox, filmed this year, and I think he’s the producer as well. It’ about optimism. I am completely amazed and so glad to see his improved appearance. There is hardly any of the shakiness, uncontrolled movement, and difficulty speaking he’s had for several years! I haven’t seen him on TV for quite a while, but always thought Parkinson’s was a condition that always gets progressively worse. His condition in this program almost seems to be reversed.