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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 >> 5-7 years >> Fiona and John - Interview 09 >> They were initially careful to avoid upsetting information – Fiona would read things before her husband. A point came when they did not want to know m

Fiona’s husband was diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 42 with early onset Parkinson’s Disease. He has continued to work full time.

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