From: CumbyCrawfish  (Original Message)

Sent: 10/26/2004 4:35 PM

An interesting observation by Rao of MGH's brain talk communities-- Does anyone know why it seems that even if I'm shuffling and hobbling up the path, and (until last week anyway!) starting a dystonic seizure, if I slide into a swmming pool, the dystonia melts away and I can very functionally swim. If the brain cells were all dead, not getting dopamine, etc., wouldn't that be impossible? Just trying to figure things out.... best, Rao (Fiona)

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From: kathyscorner44 Sent: 10/27/2004 9:26 AM It is my understanding the being in a pool of water eliminates the pull of gravity on the body. I know many people with PD that find that swimming helps a great deal. Christopher Reeve was also to benefit from water therapy, as do many MS patients....interesting, huh?

Ron Crawford