Date sent: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 00:53:08 -0500 Send reply to: [log in to unmask] From: * <[log in to unmask]> Organization: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: NEWS: Billy Graham released from Mayo Clinic To: [log in to unmask] > > Graham was admitted last month with a build-up of fluid on the > > brain.' > > this isn't a Parkinsons' symptom--is it? > i don't think so > No, but it could be "the other way around". A "build-up of fluid" can be due to the "normal-pressure hydrocephalus syndrome", which can have Parkinson-like symptoms. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************