Boys of Summer Book - Entry #123

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January 30, 2005 - Dad
Walnut Creek, CA

Sleep was restless. Today is my 10th treatment and I have to admit I would like to have more progress to report. The treatment was moderately aggressive. Edward asked me to chart daily before/after treatment how I feel in parts of my body. He said my immune system is not yet functioning properly and that I should come 5 more days in a row. I felt less anxious last evening for the first time in a while.

January 31, 2005 - Dad
Walnut Creek, CA

Sleep was slightly better last night. I brought my progress chart to the clinic. Edward was enthusiastic about it. He suggested a few changes and referred to it during my treatment. The treatment was the longest and most painful to date. I am having a very difficult time walking because my feet are so sore.

Right now my confidence and hope are at an all time low. I notice very little if any progress, my feet hurt and I find it very difficult to sleep. I’m considering not going in for treatment tomorrow. I noticed when I go home that I could smell the Chinese tea brewing. Loss of the ability to smell is one symptom of PD.

February 1, 2005 - Dad
Walnut Creek, CA

I was not certain when I got out of bed weather or not I would go for my treatment. I began to feel better so I went and was glad I did. The treatment was painful but I felt better. I got my hair cut on the way home. I hobbled in to Great Clips where the girl/barber took one look at me and without asking charged me the senior rate for 65+ year-olds. For the record, I’m 61.

February 2, 2005 - Dad
Walnut Creek, CA

Sleep was interrupted by the usual anxiety. Why should I expect any change? Today is Groundhog Day. I would like to get off the Mirapex ASAP but I continue to have fairly strong reactions to my last reduction. The treatment was moderately painful. Harriet was in for her 21st treatment. She continues to have a very difficult time. I’m thankful for the progress I’ve made.

The Pope was in the news today with health problems. I asked Edward if he thought he could help the Pope. He said “no one ask me”.

Boys of Summer Book - Entry #118

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January 16, 2005 - Dad

Walnut Creek, CA

Paulette had a conversation with Monica Cooke of Aptos, CA where in she relayed to Monica my exploration into alternative approaches to treating P D. Monica told Paulette about two people she knew, one with eye cancer, one with prostate cancer who had been cured by Edward Feng, Reflexologist.

January 18, 2005 - Dad

Walnut Creek, CA

I phoned Dr. Feng to ask what experience he had treating PD. He said he had treated many successfully and I should come to see him for an evaluation. He treats people 7 days a week with no appointments except for odd hour requests.

January 19, 2005 - Bob

Walnut Creek, CA

The new year is just past a fortnight and post production presses on. 

The deadline I’ve given my editor for a rough cut is mid-February so we can submit to the Seattle Film Festival (May-June). Fingers are crossed!

My dad is really struggling with his new treatment. I can’t begin to say how courageous I think he is for going forward with it. As a man who lives by and through his logic, I think he just couldn’t see continuing on the same course that offered nothing but more of the same if there was a possibility (even one filled with unknowns) that a better solution was out there. What my dad is reaching out for is something that offers hope. The other path offered to him is one of placation. Regardless of the path of hope ever bearing fruit, it gives more inspiration on a daily basis to live well, openly and at his highest good because there is a possibility that what he’s doing may have a positive effect. 

I applaud that choice with all my heart.