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3-4 years
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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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5-7 years
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Jean - Interview 33
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Jean’s early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease were confused with what may or may not have been ME.
Jean had noticed jumping in one leg and general difficulty walking for at least two years before she was diagnosed with both Parkinsons Disease and ME, having at fist been told she had nothing wrong with her. To high doses of her medication resulted in her having hallucinations.
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