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• 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.

• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 5-7 years >> Karen - Interview 12 >> Karen worried about going out alone till she learnt to adjust the timing of her medication to suit her needs.

Karen was 34 when she first started having symptoms down the right side of her body. She experiences a lot of freezing and festination and some dyskinesia.

• 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 >> 3-4 years >> Keith - Interview 14 >> Tiredness had forced Keith to give up doing some of the things he most enjoyed.

Keith’s symptoms have progressed slowly since he was diagnosed in 2004. His symptoms are tremor in his left hand, slowness and fatique. He is currently taking Madopar.

• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 3-4 years >> Peter - Interview 11 >> Peter and his wife enjoy going to the theatre but have to be careful to book the right seats.

Peter was diagnosed six years ago. He experiences tremor, freezing and rigidity and considerable problems sleeping at night. He takes slow release Sinemet and Amitriptyline.

• Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> Over 12 years >> Alan - Interview 03 >> Alan is determined to keep going, but admits that sometimes it’s a struggle.

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.