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Dear Dr. Fink, Thank you for rreply. Where can I find out more about the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson-like-effects (P-L-E) as opposed to Parkinson's disease(PD) ? Is there an information source which lists the 'agents' that cause P-L-E. How is P-L-E treated, and is it reversible? Do you know of any studies which show percentage data on how many cases of P-L-E are misdiagnosed as PD ? Could you comment on the consequences of treating a P-L-E with drugs specifically targeted for PD? Thank you and regards ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert A. Fink, M. D." <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 5:06 AM Subject: Re: Parkinson from alcoholism > On 12 Aug 2003 at 1:00, Marco De Michiel wrote: > > > Whilst the studies (?) did not produce any conclusive evidence I would > > not rule out the possibility because alchohol, especially spirits have > > a toxic effect on the body; also they can cause severe dehydration and > > cause blood vessels to contract thereby reducing blood supply to the > > brain. In France, in the late 19th/early 20th centuries Absinthe was > > banned because it caused severe brain damage. Alchohol is a poison, > > therefore, if taken in excess very harmful; and if combined with > > anti-depressents a potential cause of PD. > > There are many substances (including absinthe) which cause specific damage > to the basal ganglia (which includes the areas where the effects of PD are > noted). The symptoms can include Parkinson-like effects, but this is not > Parkinson's disease. > > Best, > > Bob (back from vacation) > > ********************************************** > 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn