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To ALL: I wanted to thank you for your input on this topic, however, I do apologize as it seems that I initiated conversation about something that surely isn't very pleasant to think, talk or read about. For that, I do sincerely apologize. I appreciate all the information that you have given me. One of my best friends whom also is my Mother has PD, and as you all know, it's a very difficult thing. None-the-less, I have tremendous hope! There is no glamour in dying but we all do it - so one more thing that we all have in common. If there is any consolation in that fact.... maybe? - although I know that some have it much harder than others and I understand that. The one thing that I have a hard time with is the feeling of helplessness. There is only so much that I can do for Mom - so we continue to hope to have the best day today that is possible. And do what we can. My family and I have put together a program called "Cans for the Cure" - we are collecting aluminum cans and submitting them for cash. Then we donate the money to a Parkinson's Foundation for the research and discovery of cures for this disease. My original thought was to get the money to the Michael J. Fox foundation because he seems to have the public, as well as congressional ear, therefore spearheading the effort. Does anyone have any input as to who is leading in this arena? The response to our "Cans for the Cure" has been exceptional - we have approximately 3000 cans so far and that is just with the help of a few friends. We now have started the program at my daughter's elementary school and their response to this was overwhelming enthusiasm. It may seem like a silly little "nickel and dime" effort - but we all have been witness to the incredible way that Americans "just want to do something". And this seems to be one of those "things" that they can do. Any feedback or ideas on how to maximize this effort is welcome. I apologize for the length of the message- Please take care and I hope that today is as "good" as it possibly can be for you! -Krista Denver, Colorado -----Original Message----- From: vmehra [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 12:00 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Causes of death? Hello Krista, Once earlier we had discussed whether PD could be a cause of death or does it trigger symptoms that can lead to death. PD is a disease that has several side effects due to its medications. It leads to severe illhealth and loss of the immune system. So again I am not sure whether we can call PD a killer disease or not. When my Dad died 3 years back, it was due to symptoms that emerged because of his PD. He never had any health problems before his PD. So its a chicken and egg question really. Thats my understanding anyway, Take care Lavanya ----- Original Message ----- From: "Krista Schnell" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 8:13 PM Subject: Re: A phenomenon, or just me?, Causes of death? > Hello, > I had a quick question for you or anyone out there; > It is my understanding that Parkinson's is NOT fatal. When you > mention that > the "death rate from Parkinson's is going up", what do you mean by > that? > > Forgive my ignorance. All the resources that I have researched state > that Parkinson's alone is not a cause of death. Am I incorrect? > > Thank you, > Peace. > -Krista > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn