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Angela - Interview 10
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Angela’s GP had no idea what was wrong with her but agreed to enter her for a ‘nerve trial’. Once at the hospital the cause of her problems was recogn
Angela was diagnosed in 2004 with Parkinson’s Disease. She takes Ropinirole, Orphenadrine and Requip. Acupuncture has helped her symptoms.
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