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Khadim’s Parkinsons disease was diagnosed in 2002. Although he was tried on many different treatments none of them helped. In January 2008 he was given Deep Brain Stimulation. This has been very successful.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> Over 12 years >> Tom - Interview 06 >> Tom would like to know that his needs will be recognised and that appropriate support would be available should he need it.

Tom was 27 when he was diagnosed. His medication includes levodopa. He experiences ‘on’ and ‘off’ periods most days. During the on period he may also have dyskinesia. He set up the Cure Parkinson’s Trust.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 3-4 years >> Helen - Interview 40 >> Helen says that nothing on earth would persuade her to submit to DBS.

Helen was 33 when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. 6 years later her symptoms were well controlled and she was on Rotigotine patches she began secretly gambling on line. When she admitted this and was taken off the patches she quickly lost the urge to gamble.

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