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.

• Parkinson's disease - 5-7 years since diagnosis
• Parkinson's disease - Carers

Angela was diagnosed in 2004 with Parkinson's Disease. She takes Ropinirole, Orphenadrine and Requip. Acupuncture has helped her symptoms.

• Parkinson's disease - 3-4 years since diagnosis

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.

• Parkinson's disease - 3-4 years since diagnosis

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.

• Parkinson's disease - 5-7 years since diagnosis

William has had Parkinson's Disease for eight years. His symptoms are well controlled with medication. Mobility affects him the most and he recently noticed problems with speaking.

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.

• Parkinson's disease - 3-4 years since diagnosis

Gaynor was diagnosed 4 and half years ago. She takes Mirapexin. Fatigue, sleep disturbance and stiffness are the main symptoms she experiences.

• Parkinson's disease - 3-4 years since diagnosis

Kevin was diagnosed 2 years ago. Although he still experiences stiffness, particularly in his shoulder and neck, most of his symptoms were managed well by Ropinirole but it caused nausea and has os now on Rogitotine 4mg vvpatches.

• Parkinson's disease - 0-2 years since diagnosis

Although she was advised not to mention her newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease when she had to change her job she has found that disclosure was necessary. As a divorced woman she can't help worrying about who will care for her in future if her condition deteriorates.

• Parkinson's disease - 0-2 years since diagnosis

Diagnosed in 1999, Natalia takes Madopar and Mirapexin but has times during the day when she feels weak, and has difficulty standing and understanding and participating in conversations.