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Date sent: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 11:52:47 -0500 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Camilla Flintermann <[log in to unmask]> Subject: FWD Re: Gwen Pocock/ECT To: [log in to unmask] > As Derek asked, I', fwdg this-- I'm sure he would appreciate hearing > from friends offlist. > > >Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 00:52:16 -0800 > >From: Derek Pocock <[log in to unmask]> > >Subject: Gwen Pocock > >To: [log in to unmask] > >MIME-version: 1.0 > >X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2314.1300 > >X-Priority: 3 > >X-MSMail-priority: Normal > >Original-recipient: rfc822;[log in to unmask] > > > > Dear Camilla, Since I have now left the Parkinson list I wanted > > to > >let you know that the ECT treatment on my wife was unsuccessful and > >discontinued after 5 treatments and she is now still in hospital > >awaitng transfer to an extended care facility. needless to say this > >hasnot been easy to accept and only our faith in God has allowed us > >to deal with this setback. Our church family has been great with > >their support and prayers and encouragement and we still believe > >that recovery is possible if it is God's will. Please forward this > >note on to the Parkinson'd list if you feel it will benefit others > >who might be considering taking the path we have just trod. > >Sincerely Derek Pocock > > > > Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55 > Oxford, Ohio > <[log in to unmask]> > > on the web at > http://members.tripod.lycos.nl/genugten/flinterm.htm and > also at http://www.geocities.com/camillahf/index.html > > "Ask me about the CARE list for Caregivers of > Parkinsonians ! " > And visit the CARE webring at > http://www.crosswinds.net/~caregivers/index.html > > Although I commented at the time of the original posting (about the "value" of shock treatments in Parkinson's disease), this posting needs to be remembered by all. A procedure (ECT) which causes *decrease* in brain function is not going to be helpful in treating Parkinson's disease. 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" *********************************************