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Parkinson's disease
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2 years or under
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Steve - Interview 05
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As things get harder for him, Steve is determined to keep his connection with the club where he has been running for years.
Diagnosed in 2004, Steve takes Pramipexole. He has tremor in his right arm. He is a member of a running club and trains most days.
Nerves & brain
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Parkinson's disease
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5-7 years
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Karen - Interview 12
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Karen has learnt to accept the things she can’t do and ways round some of her difficulties.
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
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Parkinson's disease
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Over 12 years
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Alan - Interview 03
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Alan is determined to keep going, but admits that sometimes it’s a struggle.
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
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Parkinson's disease
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8-12 years
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Judie - Interview 20
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Be active and do what you can when you can.
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.
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