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Thanks for Barb Yaco's reminder of the seriousness of constipation for PD's. While some folks are uncomfortable talking about this subject ( never mind the ever present ads on TV !!) we all have benefitted from the willingness of Donna Dorros to share the facts about the death from constipation of her famous PD husband, Sidney Dorros. In our family, we are well aware of the seriousness of this problem, and have worked to inform our doctors as well. Donna Dossos' message "CONSTIPATION CAN BE DEADLY" is very important. We understand that recent research shows the intestinal tract to have its share of dopamine receptors, which are affected in PD like those in the brain. This explains why constipation is a more serious problem for PD's. Prunes won't do it! :-( If folks have wisdom to share on this subject, I would encourage them to do so. Camilla Flintermann, Oxford,OH