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On 5 Sep 2003 at 18:04, Paul Chua wrote: > Has anyone been diagnose with "NPH" Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? > My father went to see a neuro, the Dr mentioned he might have NPH > instead of Parkinson. The two have the same symptoms. The Dr > scheduled my father for a Brain MRI. I went to Internet and > found this site www.allaboutnph.com. Any information can be > helpful from anyone. Thanks Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a real diagnosis. It can have many of the same symptoms as does Parkinson's. In most cases, it can be effectively treated (with a surgical procedure called a "shunt"). Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn