There is a ton of material re: managing constipation in the list
archive---be aware that nothing works for everyone, or all the time. I
will send you off list a couple of articles--and check the archive if you
have time--it contains everything ever posted to PIEN.
Try Simon Coles' archive at http://james.parkinsons.org.uk/search.htm
ALSO JANET PATERSON'S
a new voice: <http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/6263/>
(includes "Hole in the Head Gang" re: Pallidotomy)
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>My Dad has PD and is visiting me until tomorrow. He has not
>joined this list since he is essentially computer illiterate. He was
>diagnosed this past year with PD and is (tomorrow) 78 yrs old.
>
>One of his main concerns is what should he do about constipation.
>
>If it is important to know, he is taking Sinemet and Amantadine.
>
>Any suggestions on how to combat the constipation?
>
>Please email responses to the list and to me at home. I'll pass the
>info on.
>
>Thanks-
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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