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Michael Saltz's avatar

I'm very sorry to hear of your diagnosis, Seth. I remember my uncle having it many years ago and it wasn't fun for anyone, least of all him. Since I've never heard of a "cure" for it, I hope it and you go on forever, even if it's in bed with your computer by your side. And a dog as well. I'm sure there are worse things.

David Gulickson's avatar

Brief personal commentary;

Diagnosed five years back - keeping the Levodoa manufacturers in business

I choose faith over futility

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

Thanks for the inspirational words, David.

David Gulickson's avatar

Levodopa

i-Phone keyboard skills are lacking 😎

Linda Ziskind's avatar

Sorry to hear this and, yes, Fuck Parkinsons.

Gladys Montgomery's avatar

I’m so sorry, Seth! I’ve heard that magnesium can be helpful in the early stages. And this is going to sound weird, but when my legs were cramping at night (not Parkinson’s, but still…), one of my chemo nurses suggested sleeping with a bar of Ivory soap between the sheets—that and magnesium supplements did help eliminate them. When I looked up the ingredients in Ivory soap, they included magnesium sulfate, which is also present in Epsom salts. Wishing you a long, productive, and happy life. ❤️

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

Great to hear from you, Gladys, and thanks for your good wishes.

Gladys Montgomery's avatar

I would like to come over to see you when the weather warms up a bit!

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

That would be great; I'd love that. Give me a holler sometime.

Gladys Montgomery's avatar

Will do. Take care of yourself!

The Joker and the Thief's avatar

Very sorry to hear this Seth. Stay as well and healthy as you can for as long as you can and keep writing. Hopefully as breakthroughs are made, nanocarriers and so on, you can hold it at bay.

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

Thanks for your kind words.

Bob Gluck's avatar

I honor and appreciate your candor and as always wish the best for you. xoxo

Jonathan Swartz's avatar

Sorry to hear this. Wishing you all the best.

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

Thanks so much, Jonathan.

Theresa Aitkenhead's avatar

I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis, Seth. If I had certain brain parts back post ABI- like, oh, an amygdala- I’d likely have a few healing words. But wait! I think I I might.

I’m telling everyone I meet to read Within You Without You. Still mesmerized at how I’m a completely new fan of The Beatles music after all this time. In fact, I’m going to re-read it. And my granddaughter Madison, soon to be 2 years old, is a true Beatles fan already. I guess hearing their music since birth, pretty much like I did, is a true life changer.

Take good care…🙏🏻

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

Thanks so much, Theresa. “Try to realize it’s all within yourself.”

Ellen Lowitt's avatar

I’m incredibly sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I lost my father in 2012 to a rare form of it. While the details remain hazy as far as date of diagnosis, etc, what I will always remember is his positive attitude til the end. We were blessed to have him live locally for the last 4 months of his life. We used to pull him up in the car next to the high school tennis courts so he could watch my boys compete. Memories of those moments and others are what I hold dear. You have a great attitude and a dog by your side and that will help.

Susan Linden Lubell's avatar

I hope this is a gentle journey for you, Seth.

Lee Everett's avatar

I hope you continue to have mild symptoms and stay on top of it.

Sadie Horton's avatar

❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪

John Hamilton's avatar

Oh, man. I am so sorry to hear this. And we still didn't get our two-man show on the road! (That's on me.) But you've spread a lot of love and warmth through your words over the years. That will work its way back to you twofold. Maybe threefold. But definitely twofold. 😶

I will look forward to further updates and definitely sending positive vibes your way.

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

Thanks for the vibes and the kind words, John.

Marc Jennings's avatar

I'm pulling for you, Seth, and hoping all goes well.

In solidarity,

Marc

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

Thanks, Marc.

Chet's avatar

I am very sorry to hear this Seth. I know more than several men with Parkinson’s all with varied symptoms. I hope yours will be a mild case.

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

Thanks, Chet.

Gloria Levitas's avatar

Really sorry to hear that you have Parkinsons -- but I think you are handling it very well...

I wish you the best ....and think your attitude will be very helpful.... As you said, there are worse things. And having a dog by your side is wonderful.

Seth Rogovoy's avatar

Thanks for your kind words, Gloria.