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Bob was 51 when he was diagnosed. He has tremor in his right hand and is slower at doing things. He continues to work full time.

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 5-7 years >> David - Interview 43 >> David realises now that one hand had been behaving differently for a long time. He can use his tremor to stir his tea.

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.

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