Jeanne, it would not per chance be available on the net?
Parkinson's Disease Foundation wrote:
>
> Ronald Pfeiffer, M.D. has (and continues to do) studies on the GI problems
> associated with Parkinson's disease. In fact, he wrote an essay for us
> several years ago and is now in the process of updating it for us. For
> anyone who would like the original essay, please send me your name and
> mailing address and I'll send it to you. When the newer edition is
> available, I'll let the list know.
>
> Jeanne Lee-Rosner
> PDF-Chicago
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mary Ann Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 8:46 AM
> Subject: Re: Some questions - malnutrition of brain cells
>
> > , I have found that slowed
> > > stomach emptying and constipation are likely to be at the root of
> > > delayed "kick-in" of PD meds,
> >
> > Hmmmmm, Kathryn, this is a *very* interesting observation. I'm wondering
> if
> > anyone has done studies on 'stomach emptying' problems in the PD
> population.
> > Is the autonomic nervous system affected by PD I wonder?
> > -----
> > God bless
> > Mary Ann (CG Jamie 60/20)
> >
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