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Date sent: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:27:24 -0600 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Jo Ann Coen <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Killing PD To: [log in to unmask] > Getting back to whether or not PD kills you, or if the complications > from PD is the culprit. I suggest we ask Dr. Fink. He has "set me > straight" on several issues. Also, Dr. Jorge might have a thought or > two. If I'm wrong, I will admit and apologize to everyone. It > wouldn't be the first time. Best to all. Jo Ann It is a semantic argument. It is the complications of advanced Parkinson's disease (reduced activity, swallowing difficulties, being bedridden, etc.) which result in the terminal events (often a pneumonia). This happens with diseases other than PD as well. This is why keeping active is so important with PD. 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" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn