Hi Cindy---
You wrote:
>I've called one of the 800 numbers that someone sent to get some free
>literature on Parkinson's.
Good move!
>
>I guess I do sound a little panicy but I'm the type I want all the
>information that I can get so that I am prepared for what is to happen or
>try and counteract inferior treatment.
Good attitude!
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From the information I have
>learned so far...it seems that Parkinsons is more of a condition than a
>disease that has to be maintained (depending on the severity) through
>medicine and diet, as well as adjusting the person's environment to help
>him/her live life to the fullest at what ever stage they are at.
>
>Am I too far off base?
I'm not sure what you mean here-- PD is definitely a disease, and as it
progresses medication is very much needed to keep the PWP
functioning---diet, exercise, attitude all help, but without the meds a
person eventually would freeze up into immobility. The PD will progress at
different speeds and with different symptoms in each P WP--different doses
of different meds may be taken---it gets confusing!
I hope you will find the materials you've asked for to be helpful--there's
a lot to learn, and as you say it is wise to be prepared! May I suggest
that you might find it helpful to join the CARE list, as I do not see your
name on it at present?
>
>Cindy
>
>
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