Parkinson patients unresponsive to anything is probably not idiopathic PD. A recent studie from Britain showed that around 20 % of PD patients is misdiagnosed and has another diagnosis associated with Parkinson features. Remember, Parkinson can so far only be diagnosed after death. Greetings, Chris van der Linden, M. D. ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht ----- Van: "Michel Margosis" <[log in to unmask]> Aan: <[log in to unmask]> Verzonden: Monday, November 06, 2000 4:01 AM Onderwerp: Re: PD Newbie questions > So, how come so many die from terminal PD unresponsive to anything? > Michel > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris van der Linden" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2000 5:18 PM > Subject: PD Newbie questions > > > > > > > So, do I have to resign myself to inevitable deterioration > > > > NO , PD can be treated effectively at any stage of the disease > > > > Chris van der Linden, M.D. >