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8-12 years
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Ruth - Interview 26
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Ruth was scared by the prospect of having a brain scan though she was told it was just to make sure everything was ok.
Ruth was diagnosed 9 years ago. She has tremor, stiffness, difficulty sleeping and tiredness. She has to pace herself. Some days are easier to cope with than others.
Nerves & brain
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5-7 years
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Fiona and John - Interview 09
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Fiona’s husband had to have a second MRI scan because the first had been inconclusive.
Fiona’s husband was diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 42 with early onset Parkinson’s Disease. He has continued to work full time.
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