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Re: Weakness in PD?
Bless you Bob, I had read that also, and I really was wondering what it was I really have, because I'm getting weaker each year. It started in my hands, then went to my legs, now its back in my hands and also stayed in my legs. At first it was left side only, but in the past 2 years it has gone bilateral. Fatigue and weakness are two of my most irritating symptoms.
just me, Marjorie 55/58/68
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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