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• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> Over 12 years >> Alan - Interview 03 >> Alan believes dancing is good exercise for him because of its rhythm.

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 >> Parkinson's disease >> 2 years or under >> Kevin - Interview 16 >> Kevin who was diagnosed with PD 2 years ago notices the benefits that follow a good workout at the gym.

Kevin was diagnosed 2 years ago. Although he still experiences stiffness, particularly in his shoulder and neck, most of his symptoms were managed well by Ropinirole but it caused nausea and has os now on Rogitotine 4mg vvpatches.

• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 2 years or under >> Penny - Interview 17 >> Penny was relieved when she was told that the reason exercise was not helping her was that her medication needed adjusting.

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.

• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 2 years or under >> Steve - Interview 05 >> 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 >> Parkinson's disease >> 5-7 years >> David - Interview 43 >> David likes swimming because it is pain free and you can put in as much or as little effort as you want.

When David was diagnosed with PD he was put on Requip (ropinirole). When he realized that he had a problem with hypersexuality he was changed onto Mirapaxin. He then got disastrously involved in gambling. Now he no longer takes dopamine agonists and no longer experiences any compulsive tendencies.

• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 2 years or under >> Rafa - Interview 27 >> Rafa’s neurologist reassured him about the beneficial as opposed to the possible harmful effects of exercise.

Although Rafa was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 18 months ago he has not had to take any anti-PD medication and so far his symptoms have not progressed and do not cause him much inconvenience.

• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> Over 12 years >> Geraldine - Interview 28 >> Geraldine chooses therapies which suit her particular needs. She now uses yoga to help with her breathing problem.

Geraldine was diagnosed in 1990. She was a single parent with three teenage children. She never-the-less succeeded in holding increasingly demanding executive jobs in the voluntary sector and was finally chief executive of the Charities Commission before retiring recently. And she is still working on many projects and committees.

• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 8-12 years >> Sharon - Interview 31 >> Sharon longed to be able to do the things she used to enjoy but found the swimming pool guards unhelpful.

Forced by her Parkinsons symptoms to retire from a career she loved as a teacher Sharon turned things round by becoming a business woman creating the very successful Cake Bake Company.

• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 2 years or under >> Ann - Interview 19 >> Ann realised that if she adjusted to her body's demands she could go on with gardening and yoga.

Diagnosed three years ago, Ann has tremor in her right hand. The first year after diagnosis was very difficult, but since taking Mirapexin, she feels more able to cope.