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Wilson's Disease is one of those rare diseases with a pathognomonic sign; that is, if you see that sign on the body, it indicates only one thing. In the case of Wilson's Disease, it is a particularly colored ring in the coloring of the eye. I also support buying and using the Merck Manual. Regards, Phil Harris On Sat, 22 Jul 1995, J.R. Bruman wrote: > Wilson's Disease is a hereditary disturbance of copper metabolism, discussed > on pp 978-980 of the Merck Manual. I have urged list readers before to get > this book; it is far more complete and authoritative than the numerous "home > medical advisers" found in the Health section of bookstores, and not much > more costly. > Cheers, > > On Sat, 22 Jul 1995, Maryhelen Davila wrote: > > > This question is open to anyone, and everyone, who might be willing to try t o > > help. > > > > Who has ever heard of and knows what "Wilson's Disease" is? > > > > Can it lead to Parkinsons? or to something related to PD? What? And what is > > it related to PD that it causes? > > > > What are the symptoms? > > > > What are the stages? > > > > What is it's progression? > > > > What are the consequences? > > What is the duration? > > > > What if any, is the treatment? Is there varied steps of what to do with it t o > > relielve syptoms. To stop its effects? To rescind or repeal consequences? To > > put a stop to it? > > > > Is there anyone out there who has or had Wilson's Disease > > If there's anything I haven't asked about Wilson's Disease - please let me > > know > > > > > > With gratitude ---- > > > > - > > > > Maryhelen > > E-Mail MhDavila > > >