PD and TB
During the last few days, I have noticed several contributions on the above
subject .
It seems to me that sufficient evidence exists to suggest that a serious
study could be highly viable, useful and relevant.
A comment on a selection of cases may explain my reaction.
A) 02.10.02 : Gary of dox1.
I could have written this report myself !
I am 74. During my 20's, I was with a trading company in East Africa. In
late 1952 I had an attack of fever which was followed by 120 days in
hospital in Nairobi. There, I was told that a shadow on the lung suggested
TB. TB was never diagnosed - neither in Nairobi nor after my return to
Scotland as a convalescent. During the next eight months at home,
the shadow slowly faded away; it had never caused any pain. There was still
no confirmation of TB.
B) Now, in 1988, the beginnings of a Parkinson was diagnosed. This has
quietly, but continuously and ruthlessly, developed I have been under a
regular and strict medical control since the first diagnosis.
C) 02.10.02 : Connnie - cde wolfe
To quote Connie in her final paragraph of the 1st.. October, "Find the
cause could lead to finding the cure"
D) 01.10.02 Raj brightline
The comments of Raj brightline are relevant and ‘fit' well into the
general picture that has unfolded..
E) 02.10.02 Rayline Lee
As regards Rayline Lee's contribution of the nd. October, this too is
worth noting In my case however, the youngest of four sisters of my
mother , when in her late 70's. was suspected of having a Parkinson. All
other members of the family are believed to be free of PD.
In conclusion, a question ! Would I not be correct to say that an average
age of those having TB is very much lower than the age of the average
"Parkinsonian" ?
I make this contribution in good faith and like Gary, "I don't know if this
counts for (your) Study"
RAE
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