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Date sent: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 22:20:49 -0800 Send reply to: David Meigs <[log in to unmask]> From: David Meigs <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Weakness in PD? To: [log in to unmask] > According to all I have read it seems that weakness does not occur in > PD. I can see a marked decrease in strength over the several months. > Anyone have any ideas? The original description of Parkinson's disease (by Dr. Parkinson) was "paralysis agitans", or "The Shaking Palsy". I believe that weakness is a part of the illness, especially as it advances. 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.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************