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Re: Weakness in PD?


Date sent:              Mon, 27 Nov 2000 22:20:49 -0800
Send reply to:          David Meigs <davidmeigs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
From:                   David Meigs <davidmeigs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject:                Weakness in PD?
To:                     PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> According to all I have read it seems that weakness does not occur in
> PD. I can see a marked decrease in strength over the several months.
> Anyone have any ideas?

The original description of Parkinson's disease (by Dr. Parkinson) was
"paralysis agitans", or "The Shaking Palsy".  I believe that weakness
is a part of the illness, especially as it advances.

Best,

Bob


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