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Discovery :
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Causes of Parkinson’s disease

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The operation: Deep Brain Stimulation
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Living with Parkinson's disease :
Redefining yourself
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Gaynor was diagnosed 4 and half years ago. She takes Mirapexin. Fatigue, sleep disturbance and stiffness are the main symptoms she experiences.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 8-12 years >> Judie - Interview 20 >> Judie described the unfeeling attitude of the neurologist she had gone to see privately and suggests some of the things that might have made the consu

Although having Parkinson’s meant that Judie had to give up work, she has found herself doing all sorts of adventurous things she might never have done otherwise.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> Over 12 years >> Alan - Interview 03 >> Alan's comparison of private and NHS hospital facilities is rather gruesome, but he admits the treatment is no different.

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.

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