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Discovery :
Early symptoms
Path to diagnosis
Getting the diagnosis
Telling others
Information
Causes of Parkinson’s disease

Treatment :
Levodopa
Dopamine receptor agonists
Managing medication
The operation: Deep Brain Stimulation
Professional help
Self help

Parkinson's symptoms :
Tremor, loss of control
Movement
Embarrassing symptoms
Mental disturbances

Living with Parkinson's disease :
Redefining yourself
Keeping going
Work, career, benefits
Driving and journeys
Support and support groups
Parkinson’s UK and Parkinson’s disease nurses
Now and the future
Caring, care and carers
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After Gina was put on Ropinerole she started gambling on the internet and lost large sums of money. There was no indication at that time on the leaflet that came with the medication that gambling might be a problem.

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 >> 2 years or under >> Penny - Interview 17 >> When Penny was referred on by her GP she was expecting to discover that her symptoms were caused by stress.

Although she was advised not to mention her newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease when she had to change her job she has found that disclosure was necessary. As a divorced woman she can’t help worrying about who will care for her in future if her condition deteriorates.

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