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Her partner was diagnosed with PD 18 months ago. So far he doesn’t need medication and they have told very few people about the diagnosis

Nerves & brain >> Parkinson's disease >> 8-12 years >> Ruth - Interview 26 >> When Ruth’s family started to telephone after her husband told them her diagnosis, she couldn’t cope with their sympathy and wanted to be well.

Ruth was diagnosed 9 years ago. She has tremor, stiffness, difficulty sleeping and tiredness. She has to pace herself. Some days are easier to cope with than others.

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