My
latest article on The Huffington Post is entitled "Parkinson's Problems WeDon't Talk About". I found it rather ironic that for some peculiar reason,
at the end of my piece where one can normally leave a comment, it was written
across the page in large black letters "Comments are closed on this
entry"! Apparently there were some major problems with their "comments
system" and so it wasn't just my article. I received many
e-mails with pertinent and valid remarks for people could not leave a comment
on The Huffington Post. What a shame for readers out there not to hear what
other fellow sufferers and caregivers have to say about a topic, that although
far from scintillating, does effect so many around the world.
I
unfortunately couldn't put all your comments in today's blog, so chose one that particularly
stood out for me. Hereunder is a comment from a remarkable man, and marvellous
author J. Conrad Guest:
"My
mother's death certificate stated that she died from complications stemming
from Parkinson's disease. Basically, her digestive system slowed to the point that
the walls of her intestine formed a lesion that eventually caused a blockage.
Because of her advanced Parkinson's condition, her doctors advised against
surgery, claiming it would serve only to traumatize her and extend her life by
only a few days. Thanks, Elaine, for making sure PD sufferers understand the
importance of keeping their digestive systems functioning as optimally as they
can."
I
understand that the "comments section" is now up and running again,
so please feel free to leave a comment.
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