Parkinson’s UK and Parkinson’s disease nurses

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Parkinson’s UK and Parkinson’s disease nurses

Joe developed Parkinson’s disease while in his 40’s. Deep Brain Stimulation when he was 60 produced a dramatic improvement in his symptoms.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 3-4 years >> Peter - Interview 11 >> Peter got the PDS to help him put together an information pack for people joining his local branch.

Peter was diagnosed six years ago. He experiences tremor, freezing and rigidity and considerable problems sleeping at night. He takes slow release Sinemet and Amitriptyline.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 3-4 years >> Angela - Interview 10 >> Angela admires the PDS and questions the value of a proliferation of separate organisations all trying to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease.

Angela was diagnosed in 2004 with Parkinson’s Disease. She takes Ropinirole, Orphenadrine and Requip. Acupuncture has helped her symptoms.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 5-7 years >> Karen - Interview 12 >> When Karen first joined PDS she thought she was the only person around with early onset PD. PDS helped her to set up a group which now has 40 members.

Karen was 34 when she first started having symptoms down the right side of her body. She experiences a lot of freezing and festination and some dyskinesia.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 3-4 years >> Peter - Interview 11 >> Having campaigned for a specialist nurse Peter describes his feelings now they have one.

Peter was diagnosed six years ago. He experiences tremor, freezing and rigidity and considerable problems sleeping at night. He takes slow release Sinemet and Amitriptyline.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 8-12 years >> Ruth - Interview 26 >> Ruth described the brutality of the original delivery of her diagnosis, her immediate reaction, ways in which people have been able to help and how th

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 >> Parkinson's disease >> 5-7 years >> Fiona and John - Interview 09 >> Fiona found the helpline discretely sensitive to her needs and its trained nurses helpful and sympathetic.

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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