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Interview EP21

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1984, although had the condition throughout childhood as well. Has been seizure free since 1986, though had a status epilepticus episode in 1999 when medication was missed. Current medication' carbamazepine retard (Tegretol Retard) and clobazam (Frisium).

  • Background

    Quality assurance manager; married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 45
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • John and Julie - Interview 02

    John's symptoms started in 1999. He now has difficulty getting dressed and he is slower with walking, but he is grateful that his symptoms have progressed slowly.

  • Background

    Married, 2 adult children, retired scientist.

  • Age at interview 75
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Humphrey - Interview 01

    Humphrey was able to continue working as a writer, broadcaster and musician after he was diagnosed. Although his Parkinson's was progressing fairly quickly he maintained a resolutely positive attitude, trying to solve each problem as it presented itself, such as voice recognition software when typing became difficult. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 2005.

  • Background

    Married, children. Writer and broadcaster

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male