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From: "Linda Noshay" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 10:04 AM
Subject: Long term prognosis
> My mother-in-law, aged 83, has been diagnosed with PD since 1977. Following
> a fall 3 years ago and a subsequent broken hip, she is wheel-chair confined
> and in a full care nursing center. My father-in-law is a retired
> neurologist who in fact diagnosed her condition after observing her
> symptoms. He is aging rapidly (85) and not really rational when discussing
> her situation. Lately she is getting ornery and stubborn, and very
> emotional. This is NOT her usual temperament. In addition, although she is
> on a mechanical diet, meaning her food is ground up, she is beginning to
> have problems swallowing. With all the info on the net about PD, I can't
> find any regarding the long term prognosis of this disease, and also info
> regarding symptoms seen as the body deteriorates. Any help would be most
> appreciated. Are there neurologists on the listserv? Thanks in advance.
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> LINDA i will not lie to you i am 76 hadPD for 31 years no it does not get better. only harder to live with. age is one cause. my food is cut in to very small bites. at times even a glass of water hurts. i know but don't know why but i have days i can not stand my self. my wife(VIVIAN) has learned to live which it. after 54 years. lot call it a off day. there has many more days i whish i could just go to sleep and not wake up. BUT THE LIST HAS GOTTEN ME THROUGH.TO ME. ONE OF THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS GIVE HER THE LOVE SHE GAVE YOU. so dear LINDA. just hang in there. THE BIG MAN KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. your a very lucky girl to have your mother as long as you have but don't for get to live your own live.worry will not help.
I.Y.Q. DON AND VIVIAN
LOVE OF MY LIFE-54
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