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3-4 years
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Nicolas - Interview 23
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Nicolas feels that he had been in denial and regrets that he failed to share with his partner the concerns which actually affected both of them.
Diagnosed 4 years ago, Nicolas now takes a low dose of Mirapexin. He works full time. He experiences stiffness, tiredness and difficulties with walking and handwriting.
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5-7 years
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Fred - Interview 30
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Fred regrets that parties no longer hold the charms he once enjoyed.
Diagnosed with Parkinsonian syndrome 5 years ago. This condition is only partially responsive to Dopamine and is therefore difficult to treat. In spite of a steady deterioration in his condition Fred remains active and cheerful.
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DBS
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Joe - Interview 32
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Joe’s social life improved at first after his deep brain stimulation operation but as some of his symptoms have reappeared he finds himself becoming
Joe developed Parkinson’s disease while in his 40’s. Deep Brain Stimulation when he was 60 produced a dramatic improvement in his symptoms.
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Mari - Interview 45
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Mari describes how Humphrey’s ability to improve in the face of a social challenge was difficult for his family to accept.
Mari describes what it’s like seeing and, herself, dealing with the symptoms of her husband’s Parkinson’s Disease.
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