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5-7 years
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Fiona and John - Interview 09
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Although the consultant advised them against looking at the internet, there was so much they wanted to know that they went straight home and did.
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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Over 12 years
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Tom - Interview 06
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Tom feels that a multidisciplinary team is essential to the proper management of a condition like Parkinson’s.
Tom was 27 when he was diagnosed. His medication includes levodopa. He experiences ‘on’ and ‘off’ periods most days. During the on period he may also have dyskinesia. He set up the Cure Parkinson’s Trust.
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