Nigel,
Yes, I believe that stress could have been a factor in me developing
PD. In 1981, both my father and a close personal friend died suddenly
within three months of each other. Throughout 1986 to 1987 I was under
extreme emotional stress due to relationship problems and in late '87 I was
told that my job was to be made redundant, I was diagnosed in '89 but was
aware of movement problems in '88.
I also have an older friend who developed pd 2 years after his young son
died unexpectedly,
Coincidence??
Nigel Harland
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Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 2:42 PM
Subject: Stress & Trauma
> Hello Everyone,
>
> My reason for asking the question regarding PD and stress was to help a
> friend who developed PD after her father died suddenly and then one year
> later her husband died in an accident. She was in her 40's when diagnosed
> and quite healthy before the trauma of losing 2 loved ones.
>
> She also thinks an operation caused her PD to progress suddenly and not
> reverse itself after she recovered.
>
> I said I would check the listserv for similar stories.
>
> Her neuro said it was just a coincidence to get PD following trauma.
>
> Does anyone have a similar experience?
>
> Thanks .......... Nigel
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