Brian Collins wrote:
>
> Subject: Early Onset and Rate of Decline.
> =================
> If you have had PD for 10 years or more, please provide the following data:
>
> * How long is it since you were diagnosed as having PD?
A=18 years
>
> * As you look back, how long is it since your earliest symptoms
> appeared?
A=20-22 years
>
> * How old were you when PD was diagnosed ?
A=38
>
> * Can you describe the early symptoms ?
A=Prior to dx, dragging left leg, aching and stiffness (dx'd
as arthritis), loss of dexterity in hands/fingers and
slowness of movement resulting in less productivity at
work. When a tremor in the left hand started my family
doctor sent me to a neuro. He made the PD dx in about 5
minutes after examining me and putting all the information
together, although he did hospitalize me for extensive
testing to rule out anything else.
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SOON!
Gaylon
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