>One cause of PD that has been questioned is the exposure to chemicals or
>pestisides.
>I am interested in an informal survey of prior occupation(s) of PD patients.
>
>My mother has PSP (progressive supranuclear palsy) which is a PD-plus and her
>friend has PD. Both were beauticians (yes, some exposure to chemicals and
>fumes). Her cousin has three family members with PD who all were farmers
>(exposure to pestisides).
>
>I would welcome ALL responses, explanations, suggestions regarding the issue
>of PD and occupation.
>
>Thank you
>
>Catherina May
>Jackson, Michigan
Catherina, I've been asking the same thing! I am convinced that my PD is
due to exposure to toxic chemicals used in the boating industry and the
senmiconductor industry, esp. solvents and resins. I think the group shoud
put together a systematic survey of occupation vs PD. There was a similar
survey done in Sweeden for which I have the references if any one is
interested. Although the sample size was small, the statistics show a very
strong correlation between neurodegenerative diseases such as PD and
occupation .
There is no PD on either side of my family nor any Alzheimers or diabetes.
Most of my relatives are in their 80's or 90's.
Peace,
John, 52 and 4 months
