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This site will be of some help. http://www.clearlight.com/~morph/present/park0.htm >---------- >From: Becky Moskowitz[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] >Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 1997 2:09 PM >To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN >Subject: Introduction and request for Help > >Ok - I didn't think I was going to do this TODAY, but I guess it can't >hurt. My name is Becky and my father, 53, has been diagnosed with >Parkinson's about 6 months ago. I don't know much about it AT ALL and >started surfing the web and bumped into this List, so I >joined...yesterday. The posts were so helpful, I decided to post myself. >I could use some assistance in understanding some things: >What EXACTLY (or as much that is known) causes PD? Is it that there is >not enough dopamine secreted or it isn't used efficiently by the body? >What is dopamine? >What is PWP (person with parkinson?)? >What is Sinemet and why are young people steered away from it? AND, what >is considered young? >What is fetal tissue transplant? Is it the pig tissue transplants that I >just started reading about? >Are there different TYPES of PD? >How long can someone with PD be expected to live once diagnosed? >I know there isn't a cure, but how close are they to one? >Are there any FOODS that promote the secretion of dopamine? >I can use whatever help you can offer... >About 5 years ago, my dad had to have bi-pass surgery in his legs for >cramping (there was a significant decrease in blood flow to his >legs)...and the surgery has helped. But, now he is now getting the >cramping back, but the doctors state that it isn't the same problem. Is >cramping a side effect of a particular drug? OR is it a symptom of PD? >I'm from the Central Jersey area...if anyone knows of a good 'clinic' or >physician in the area that would be appreciated. > >Thanks!! >Becky >