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Stephen was diagnosed with PD when he was 33. After several years when no medication proved successful this was redefined as Parkinsonism and he was offered the DBS operation, This was carried out in 2005 with very good results.
Driver. Divorced 2 children.
Mari describes what it's like seeing and dealing with the symptoms of her husband's Parkinson's disease.
Widow, 2 children.
No details
Married
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.
Separated, 2 children Aerospace Chief Engineer.
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.
Married, 2 adult children, retired dental laboratory owner.
Rex was diagnosed six years ago. His main symptom now is tremor in his right hand and he is still active and mobile.
Married, retired agriculturist.
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.
Married, 3 children, hotel storeman.
Tom was 27 when he was diagnosed. His medication includes levodopa. He experiences 'on' and 'off' periods most days. During the on period he may also have dyskinesia. He set up the Cure Parkinson's Trust.
Married, runs cureparkinsons. Org
Wendy was diagnosed in 2002. She has problems with balance and memory and a tremor in her right hand. Roprinirole controls her symptoms well.
Married to a consultant physician. 3 children, retired piano teacher.
Elisabet was diagnosed in 1990. In 2006, she had deep brain stimulation which was successful and has improved her symptoms considerably.
Married, 2 children, still working as a nutrionist.
