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Diagnosed in 1992, Alan can’t walk until he has taken his morning medication. He has ballroom dancing lessons once a week which keeps him fit and mobile.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 3-4 years >> Gaynor - Interview 15 >> Gaynor admits that going privately is plusher but believes that the approach is changing in NHS clinics with the advent of specialist nurses and other

Gaynor was diagnosed 4 and half years ago. She takes Mirapexin. Fatigue, sleep disturbance and stiffness are the main symptoms she experiences.

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