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At 12:27 PM 8/8/96 -0400, you wrote: >Am I the youngest person in the U.S. with Parkinsonism? Because, right now I >would like to know if there is anyone out there in their twenties with this >illness. (CO induced or otherwise) Again, it may sound selfish as hell, but I >am only 25! The prospect of living the rest of my life with this condition is >so discouraging. If anyone is, or knows of anyone who is very young, and is >afflicted with Parkinsonism, please do not keep it to yourselves. > >Thanks, > >Jacob >Jacob, I was 29 when I was diagnosed. I am now 35 and living with this hell for over 6 years now. I know what you are feeling about being so young, there are a couple of others on here also who may be able to cheer you up. I am sure they will be in touch soon. If you contact me directly we can talk about the younger side of PD better. P.S. I thought I was the youngest till you came along! Greg Danton [log in to unmask] Gregory P. Danton