The medication (levodopa) for treating PD was discovered only in the 1960's. Before the 1960's, one study showed that untreated patients lived for an average of 10 years after diagnosis. As the physical disability in PD worsened with time, eventually patients became bed-ridden and succumbed to lung infection. This contributed to the shorter life span of Parkinson patients compared with those without PD
http://www.parkinson-study-group.org/What%20is%20Parkinson%20Disease.html
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Five stages of accepting an illness
Five Stages of Accepting an Illness
Though symptoms of chronic illnesses differ, people with them are united by the denial, anger, fear, hope, and acceptance and other feelings they bring. Below are the five stages that people typically go through when they find out they have a chronic illness. Not everyone goes through these stages in the same order and it is common to go back and forth between stages as your physical health improves or worsens.
No matter what stage you are in, just accept that this is where you belong, go with it, and feel all the emotions you need to feel in order to move to the next stage. Don't rush this process. Let it happen naturally.
If you believe that you are stuck in one of the first four stages permanently, you may want to consult with a therapist. We all have problems that we need to cope with besides this illness, and they can sometimes prevent this process from occurring naturally.
Denial. Any change or loss in your life is likely to bring denial, and learning that you have a chronic disease can bring large doses of it. Someone in denial may believe a disease can't hurt them. They may ignore their doctors' advice that could help keep the disease under control. In the case of people with diabetes that may mean refusing to take medications or eat a proper diet. On the other hand, some people quickly accept a disease and turn their attention toward healing. These people stay abreast of medical advances and work with doctors to keep the disease in check.
Anger. What often fuels denial is anger--anger that an individual was the "one in 1,000" to get a disease. Anger may also be directed inward, with an individual blaming himself or herself for having the illness. The best way to minimize anger is to find outlets for it. Writing in a journal, attending a support group or meeting with a counselor are constructive ways to express anger. Anger is normal and can take a long time to work through. Sometimes a small part of anger stays with you throughout the entire illness.
Fear. Often underlying anger is the fear that comes with having a disease that can't be cured. People with chronic illnesses may start to view life through a "telephoto lens" instead of a "wide-angle lens". They stop planning ahead or making life changes because they believe they won't be around much longer. Fear is often enhanced when people know little about a disease, so combating it often begins with education. The more a person learns about a disease, the more they feel in control of it. Fear also occurs when you lose faith in your ability to fight and to believe in the plan of the Universe. This is the most important stage to work through. Fear does no good. It only causes toxins in your body that will make you sicker. Believe in the Master Plan and let the fear go as soon as you can. It will come back, but don't let it take over. Tell it that it is a useless feeling and that you are stronger than it is.
Grief. Feelings of grief and loss are common because chronic diseases bring life restrictions that others don't have to face. These may include no longer being able to participate in activities once enjoyed, like eating a favorite meal or playing catch with a grandchild. Grief can cause feelings of inadequacy and lead to withdrawal and isolation. Focusing on activities that remain unaffected by an illness can help people overcome these feelings. Those who refuse to think of themselves as 'sick' will have a more positive outlook. Joining a support group can also help. Groups allow people to meet others with the same disease who are still active and accomplishing goals.
Acceptance. Though managing a long-term illness can bring emotional upheaval, it also brings the triumphant feelings and strength that come with overcoming obstacles. Success comes in a variety of forms, whether it's controlling a disease with positive thinking, biofeedback, or physical therapy so well that less medication is needed or accepting that the illness has irrevocably changed your life and some of it is very, very good. With each success comes the confidence that you're able to live a full, rewarding life and maybe even a more meaningful life than if you hadn't gotten the illness.
If you are interested in learning more about these stages, look up Elizabeth Kubler-Ross at the library or on any search engine. She is the pioneer in studying the stages of grief.
Blessings,
Liz
Source PatientsLikeMe
Though symptoms of chronic illnesses differ, people with them are united by the denial, anger, fear, hope, and acceptance and other feelings they bring. Below are the five stages that people typically go through when they find out they have a chronic illness. Not everyone goes through these stages in the same order and it is common to go back and forth between stages as your physical health improves or worsens.
No matter what stage you are in, just accept that this is where you belong, go with it, and feel all the emotions you need to feel in order to move to the next stage. Don't rush this process. Let it happen naturally.
If you believe that you are stuck in one of the first four stages permanently, you may want to consult with a therapist. We all have problems that we need to cope with besides this illness, and they can sometimes prevent this process from occurring naturally.
Denial. Any change or loss in your life is likely to bring denial, and learning that you have a chronic disease can bring large doses of it. Someone in denial may believe a disease can't hurt them. They may ignore their doctors' advice that could help keep the disease under control. In the case of people with diabetes that may mean refusing to take medications or eat a proper diet. On the other hand, some people quickly accept a disease and turn their attention toward healing. These people stay abreast of medical advances and work with doctors to keep the disease in check.
Anger. What often fuels denial is anger--anger that an individual was the "one in 1,000" to get a disease. Anger may also be directed inward, with an individual blaming himself or herself for having the illness. The best way to minimize anger is to find outlets for it. Writing in a journal, attending a support group or meeting with a counselor are constructive ways to express anger. Anger is normal and can take a long time to work through. Sometimes a small part of anger stays with you throughout the entire illness.
Fear. Often underlying anger is the fear that comes with having a disease that can't be cured. People with chronic illnesses may start to view life through a "telephoto lens" instead of a "wide-angle lens". They stop planning ahead or making life changes because they believe they won't be around much longer. Fear is often enhanced when people know little about a disease, so combating it often begins with education. The more a person learns about a disease, the more they feel in control of it. Fear also occurs when you lose faith in your ability to fight and to believe in the plan of the Universe. This is the most important stage to work through. Fear does no good. It only causes toxins in your body that will make you sicker. Believe in the Master Plan and let the fear go as soon as you can. It will come back, but don't let it take over. Tell it that it is a useless feeling and that you are stronger than it is.
Grief. Feelings of grief and loss are common because chronic diseases bring life restrictions that others don't have to face. These may include no longer being able to participate in activities once enjoyed, like eating a favorite meal or playing catch with a grandchild. Grief can cause feelings of inadequacy and lead to withdrawal and isolation. Focusing on activities that remain unaffected by an illness can help people overcome these feelings. Those who refuse to think of themselves as 'sick' will have a more positive outlook. Joining a support group can also help. Groups allow people to meet others with the same disease who are still active and accomplishing goals.
Acceptance. Though managing a long-term illness can bring emotional upheaval, it also brings the triumphant feelings and strength that come with overcoming obstacles. Success comes in a variety of forms, whether it's controlling a disease with positive thinking, biofeedback, or physical therapy so well that less medication is needed or accepting that the illness has irrevocably changed your life and some of it is very, very good. With each success comes the confidence that you're able to live a full, rewarding life and maybe even a more meaningful life than if you hadn't gotten the illness.
If you are interested in learning more about these stages, look up Elizabeth Kubler-Ross at the library or on any search engine. She is the pioneer in studying the stages of grief.
Blessings,
Liz
Source PatientsLikeMe
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Commonly asked questions about Parkinson's
commonly asked questions about parkinson's
a) When you have PD, you only have several months left to live
The medication (levodopa) for treating PD was discovered only in the 1960's. Before the 1960's, one study showed that untreated patients lived for an average of 10 years after diagnosis. As the physical disability in PD worsened with time, eventually patients became bed-ridden and succumbed to lung infection. This contributed to the shorter life span of Parkinson patients compared with those without PD.
Following the introduction of levodopa, the chances of survival of treated patients had significantly increased. With the use of levodopa, another study showed that patients' quality of life had significantly improved and their life span was almost the same as the healthy population.
Nowadays, there are more and more Parkinson's patients who succumb to other common illnesses of old age such as stroke and heart attack, rather than succumbing to PD itself.
Source: PatientsLikeMe
well i dont believe you only got ten years to live . i have been living twith pd for 15 yearsall my doctors tell me that pd will not kill me
Jul 11, 2008 10:24AM
There are many online sources that discuss the "life span" question; here's one that should cheer you up:
http://www.parkinson-study-group.org/What%20is%20Parkinson%20Disease.html
(snip):
Although it causes disability, PD does not appear to significantly shorten the lifespan of its sufferers. PD can be thought of as an illness that people live with, rather than die from.
.
b) PD is caused by stroke
As PD and stroke usually occur in the elderly people, naturally some people think PD is caused by stroke. Actually both this illnesses are totally unrelated to each other.
Stroke is characterized by sudden weakness of body (usually one side of the body) caused by blockage of blood vessels in the brain and thus, reduced amount of blood going to the brain.
In contrast, PD is due to a progressive loss of certain cells in the brain that lead to slowness of movement. The symptoms of PD begin very slowly over months to years, unlike in stroke. Very often, Parkinson's patients themselves may not remember exactly when the subtle symptoms of PD had started. In fact, many Parkinson's patients do not realized that they have PD until the early symptoms are noticed by family members of friends.
c) PD often leads to mental disability
Some people think that the changes in the brain of Parkinson's patients will lead to mental disability such as dementia, a condition whereby patients have progressive memory loss and change in behaviour. In fact, PD is often mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease (AD), a common cause of dementia. One of the main reasons why PD is often mistaken as AD is because both illnesses are usually seen in the elderly people.
The symptoms of AD are exactly opposite of that in PD. In the early stage of AD, patients have poor memory but good body movement. In contrast, in the early stage of PD, patients have good memory but poor (slow) body movement.
However, in the late stage of PD, some Parkinson's patients do subsequently develop dementia (PD Dementia or PDD). Fortunately, PDD occurs in only about 15% of Parkinson's patients.
d) Parkinson's patients will be bed-ridden very soon after diagnosis
As mentioned earlier, the physical disability of Parkinson's patients does worsen as time goes by. Until today, there is still no cure for this illness. Thus, many Parkinson's patients did become bed-ridden many years ago when there was no effective treatment for this illness.
However, with the advent of more effective treatment (drugs and brain surgery) for PD, the scenario has changed for the better. The available treatment has made it possible for many Parkinson's patients to much better symptom control and physical mobility for the rest of their lives. In fact, it is very unlikely for a Parkinson's patient to be wheelchair-ridden. Nowadays, many Parkinson's patients continue to be reasonably active in their daily life and career for up to 10-15 years after having the illness
e) PD is caused by unhealthy food
The role of unhealthy diet (high cholesterol or fat intake) in stroke is well established. In contrast, the role of dietary factors in the causation of PD remains speculative.
Some studies have shown that PD has been associated with inadequate intake of vitamin E. In a local study on Parkinson's Disease in University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, it was revealed that there were disproportionately higher number of Malaysian Chinese patients than other races. It was postulated that it could be due to the dietary habit of Malaysian Chinese, who preferred raw or half-cooked vegetables that may contain pesticides (chemicals that may cause changes in the brain leading to PD).
Interestingly, people who regularly drink coffee and black tea have been reported to have lower chance of developing PD.
In conclusion, it has to be emphasized that all these are merely observations and we cannot confirm a direct role of diet in the causation of PD.
f) The children of Parkinson's patients have a strong possibility of inheriting the illness
The role of genetics (inheritance) in the causation of PD has been well established. In other countries, it has been reported that 6-24% of Parkinson's patients have family members who affected by the same illness. However, in the local study at University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, only 2% of Parkinson patients have family history of similar disorder. Thus, the possibility of children of Parkinson's patients in Malaysia inheriting the same illness is very small and should not be a major cause of concern.
g) PD can be transmitted to family members by an infective process
This is a cause of concern among the immediate family members of Parkinson's patients. Some people think that PD is a form of virus infection (such as flu) that can be transmitted to other family members through close contact. This belief is unfounded as PD is not an infective process.
Conclusion
The misconceptions regarding PD, which stem from ignorance, are very common in Malaysia. Lack of information on PD is a major problem in this country. It is hoped that the Lloyd Tan website will help the Malaysian Parkinson's community have an adequate understanding of the nature of PD, in order to avoid unnecessary anxiety and fear.
Source Selfless Warrior by Dr.NK Chew
a) When you have PD, you only have several months left to live
The medication (levodopa) for treating PD was discovered only in the 1960's. Before the 1960's, one study showed that untreated patients lived for an average of 10 years after diagnosis. As the physical disability in PD worsened with time, eventually patients became bed-ridden and succumbed to lung infection. This contributed to the shorter life span of Parkinson patients compared with those without PD.
Following the introduction of levodopa, the chances of survival of treated patients had significantly increased. With the use of levodopa, another study showed that patients' quality of life had significantly improved and their life span was almost the same as the healthy population.
Nowadays, there are more and more Parkinson's patients who succumb to other common illnesses of old age such as stroke and heart attack, rather than succumbing to PD itself.
Source: PatientsLikeMe
well i dont believe you only got ten years to live . i have been living twith pd for 15 yearsall my doctors tell me that pd will not kill me
Jul 11, 2008 10:24AM
There are many online sources that discuss the "life span" question; here's one that should cheer you up:
http://www.parkinson-study-group.org/What%20is%20Parkinson%20Disease.html
(snip):
Although it causes disability, PD does not appear to significantly shorten the lifespan of its sufferers. PD can be thought of as an illness that people live with, rather than die from.
.
b) PD is caused by stroke
As PD and stroke usually occur in the elderly people, naturally some people think PD is caused by stroke. Actually both this illnesses are totally unrelated to each other.
Stroke is characterized by sudden weakness of body (usually one side of the body) caused by blockage of blood vessels in the brain and thus, reduced amount of blood going to the brain.
In contrast, PD is due to a progressive loss of certain cells in the brain that lead to slowness of movement. The symptoms of PD begin very slowly over months to years, unlike in stroke. Very often, Parkinson's patients themselves may not remember exactly when the subtle symptoms of PD had started. In fact, many Parkinson's patients do not realized that they have PD until the early symptoms are noticed by family members of friends.
c) PD often leads to mental disability
Some people think that the changes in the brain of Parkinson's patients will lead to mental disability such as dementia, a condition whereby patients have progressive memory loss and change in behaviour. In fact, PD is often mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease (AD), a common cause of dementia. One of the main reasons why PD is often mistaken as AD is because both illnesses are usually seen in the elderly people.
The symptoms of AD are exactly opposite of that in PD. In the early stage of AD, patients have poor memory but good body movement. In contrast, in the early stage of PD, patients have good memory but poor (slow) body movement.
However, in the late stage of PD, some Parkinson's patients do subsequently develop dementia (PD Dementia or PDD). Fortunately, PDD occurs in only about 15% of Parkinson's patients.
d) Parkinson's patients will be bed-ridden very soon after diagnosis
As mentioned earlier, the physical disability of Parkinson's patients does worsen as time goes by. Until today, there is still no cure for this illness. Thus, many Parkinson's patients did become bed-ridden many years ago when there was no effective treatment for this illness.
However, with the advent of more effective treatment (drugs and brain surgery) for PD, the scenario has changed for the better. The available treatment has made it possible for many Parkinson's patients to much better symptom control and physical mobility for the rest of their lives. In fact, it is very unlikely for a Parkinson's patient to be wheelchair-ridden. Nowadays, many Parkinson's patients continue to be reasonably active in their daily life and career for up to 10-15 years after having the illness
e) PD is caused by unhealthy food
The role of unhealthy diet (high cholesterol or fat intake) in stroke is well established. In contrast, the role of dietary factors in the causation of PD remains speculative.
Some studies have shown that PD has been associated with inadequate intake of vitamin E. In a local study on Parkinson's Disease in University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, it was revealed that there were disproportionately higher number of Malaysian Chinese patients than other races. It was postulated that it could be due to the dietary habit of Malaysian Chinese, who preferred raw or half-cooked vegetables that may contain pesticides (chemicals that may cause changes in the brain leading to PD).
Interestingly, people who regularly drink coffee and black tea have been reported to have lower chance of developing PD.
In conclusion, it has to be emphasized that all these are merely observations and we cannot confirm a direct role of diet in the causation of PD.
f) The children of Parkinson's patients have a strong possibility of inheriting the illness
The role of genetics (inheritance) in the causation of PD has been well established. In other countries, it has been reported that 6-24% of Parkinson's patients have family members who affected by the same illness. However, in the local study at University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, only 2% of Parkinson patients have family history of similar disorder. Thus, the possibility of children of Parkinson's patients in Malaysia inheriting the same illness is very small and should not be a major cause of concern.
g) PD can be transmitted to family members by an infective process
This is a cause of concern among the immediate family members of Parkinson's patients. Some people think that PD is a form of virus infection (such as flu) that can be transmitted to other family members through close contact. This belief is unfounded as PD is not an infective process.
Conclusion
The misconceptions regarding PD, which stem from ignorance, are very common in Malaysia. Lack of information on PD is a major problem in this country. It is hoped that the Lloyd Tan website will help the Malaysian Parkinson's community have an adequate understanding of the nature of PD, in order to avoid unnecessary anxiety and fear.
Source Selfless Warrior by Dr.NK Chew
Who are at risk for getting PD?
Who are at risk for getting PD?
PD does not spare any race or ethnic group - it is seen in any country in this world. PD can affect any age group but it is most common in elderly people. It is known to affect even children and teenagers (hereditary parkinsonism) but this is very rare.
Age is an important risk factor for PD, with the incidence rising with age. Thus, PD is generally an illness of elderly people.
However, a small percentage of PD patients are relatively young. A study which was carried out at University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur (1998) on 153 PD patients showed that the onset of symptoms was at age 20-45 in 20.9% of patients (one patient had onset of symptoms at age 24
Source Selfless Warrior by Dr. NK Chew
PD does not spare any race or ethnic group - it is seen in any country in this world. PD can affect any age group but it is most common in elderly people. It is known to affect even children and teenagers (hereditary parkinsonism) but this is very rare.
Age is an important risk factor for PD, with the incidence rising with age. Thus, PD is generally an illness of elderly people.
However, a small percentage of PD patients are relatively young. A study which was carried out at University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur (1998) on 153 PD patients showed that the onset of symptoms was at age 20-45 in 20.9% of patients (one patient had onset of symptoms at age 24
Source Selfless Warrior by Dr. NK Chew
Friday, July 11, 2008
What is means by treatment wearing off?
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:09 am Post subject: What is means by treatment wearing off?
Is wearing off refer the worsening of a parkinson’s disease symptom occurring two or three hours after a dose of levodopa medication?As parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder attention has focussed on problems with movement. However there are symptom are not related with movement they are classified as non-motor symptoms. Some non motor symptoms may interpret as part normal course of disease. However they are bothersome than motor symptoms. Non-motor symptoms can include changes in thoughts and feelings, sensations and sense of well-being and changes in autonomic nervous system functions (e.g. sweating). TEOKIMHOE
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:35 pm Post subject:
Agree!_________________Hubert H. Fernandez
Is wearing off refer the worsening of a parkinson’s disease symptom occurring two or three hours after a dose of levodopa medication?As parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder attention has focussed on problems with movement. However there are symptom are not related with movement they are classified as non-motor symptoms. Some non motor symptoms may interpret as part normal course of disease. However they are bothersome than motor symptoms. Non-motor symptoms can include changes in thoughts and feelings, sensations and sense of well-being and changes in autonomic nervous system functions (e.g. sweating). TEOKIMHOE
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Agree!_________________Hubert H. Fernandez
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Difficulty diagnosis on early symptoms of Parkinson's
Difficulty diagnosis on early symptoms of parkinson's disease are as follows:
1. Lack of public awareness of the Parkinson's disease
People are not well informed about the early symptoms by public media. There is hardly any publicity on PD in the media.
2. the lack of neurological services
As far as I know there are shortage of neurologists who are specialised with movement disorders not to mention the uneven distribution of the specialists . Consequently, most sufffers of Parkinson's are first seen by general practitioners who may not be familiar with the diagnosis of PD.
3.The nature of the onset of early parkinson's
The early symptoms of PD starts very slowly and in a silent manner.
Notice of early Parkinson's are slowness of without knowing exact cause,
smaller in handwriting, mask face without smile, blurred vision, slurred speech, stoop posture
Source: Understanding Parkinson's Disease by Dr.NK Chew
1. Lack of public awareness of the Parkinson's disease
People are not well informed about the early symptoms by public media. There is hardly any publicity on PD in the media.
2. the lack of neurological services
As far as I know there are shortage of neurologists who are specialised with movement disorders not to mention the uneven distribution of the specialists . Consequently, most sufffers of Parkinson's are first seen by general practitioners who may not be familiar with the diagnosis of PD.
3.The nature of the onset of early parkinson's
The early symptoms of PD starts very slowly and in a silent manner.
Notice of early Parkinson's are slowness of without knowing exact cause,
smaller in handwriting, mask face without smile, blurred vision, slurred speech, stoop posture
Source: Understanding Parkinson's Disease by Dr.NK Chew
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Managing complicated Parkinson's
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:59 am Post subject: Complications of Parkinson's
Many people do not realize that Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is one of the most complicated medical illnesses to manage. The complications of Parkinson’s are motor and non motor symptoms Motor symptoms consisting: 1. “wearing off” effect At the early stage of illness, patients generally feel “good” (the “on” period) for up to 12 hours after each dose of levodopa. However, the duration of the “on” period gradually shortens with time. When the “on” period becomes shorter than four hours, the patient is considered to have wearing off. ii) “on and off” effect The movement of patients fluctuates rapidly, sometimes within minutes, from “smooth” movement to “feeling stiff”. This occurs regardless of the time of ingestion of levodopa. iii) “delayed on” effect The effect of levodopa comes on only after more than half an hour (usually levodopa begins to work within half an hour after ingestion). PD is an illness that affects the body, mind and mood. Apart from the motor symptoms, there are non motor symptoms - hallucination, constipation, insomnia, fainting , weight loss and depression. About 10% of falls in elderly people result in injuries such as fractures of the hip or other bones. More than 75% of Parkinson’s patients have some form of sleep disorders These can be in the form of difficulty in falling asleep, reversal of sleep cycle (sleeping during daytime and being awake during the night) and excessive daytime sleepiness caused by medication. Difficulty in swallowing, which occurs in up to 40% of Parkinson’s patients, is usually mild to moderate in severity. It is commonly present when the effect of levodopa has worn off (?off period?). Cancer As most Parkinson’s patients are elderly people, and the risk of developing cancer increases with age, cancer should be seriously considered when a Parkinson’s patient loses weight. Any growth in the stomach or intestine leads to loss of appetite and weight. Other symptoms which are suggestive of underlying cancer are constipation, blood in the stool and abdominal pain. Therefore Parkinson’s patients do not die on parkinson’s but other illness.
Source: Selfless Warrior by Dr.NK Chew
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject:
thanks!_________________Hubert H. Fernandez
Many people do not realize that Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is one of the most complicated medical illnesses to manage. The complications of Parkinson’s are motor and non motor symptoms Motor symptoms consisting: 1. “wearing off” effect At the early stage of illness, patients generally feel “good” (the “on” period) for up to 12 hours after each dose of levodopa. However, the duration of the “on” period gradually shortens with time. When the “on” period becomes shorter than four hours, the patient is considered to have wearing off. ii) “on and off” effect The movement of patients fluctuates rapidly, sometimes within minutes, from “smooth” movement to “feeling stiff”. This occurs regardless of the time of ingestion of levodopa. iii) “delayed on” effect The effect of levodopa comes on only after more than half an hour (usually levodopa begins to work within half an hour after ingestion). PD is an illness that affects the body, mind and mood. Apart from the motor symptoms, there are non motor symptoms - hallucination, constipation, insomnia, fainting , weight loss and depression. About 10% of falls in elderly people result in injuries such as fractures of the hip or other bones. More than 75% of Parkinson’s patients have some form of sleep disorders These can be in the form of difficulty in falling asleep, reversal of sleep cycle (sleeping during daytime and being awake during the night) and excessive daytime sleepiness caused by medication. Difficulty in swallowing, which occurs in up to 40% of Parkinson’s patients, is usually mild to moderate in severity. It is commonly present when the effect of levodopa has worn off (?off period?). Cancer As most Parkinson’s patients are elderly people, and the risk of developing cancer increases with age, cancer should be seriously considered when a Parkinson’s patient loses weight. Any growth in the stomach or intestine leads to loss of appetite and weight. Other symptoms which are suggestive of underlying cancer are constipation, blood in the stool and abdominal pain. Therefore Parkinson’s patients do not die on parkinson’s but other illness.
Source: Selfless Warrior by Dr.NK Chew
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thanks!_________________Hubert H. Fernandez
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