Re: new to list w/lots of questions

[Denham Miriam <denham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In a similar situation, after I subscribed to this list, I requested a
referral to a Movement Disorders Clinc!!!!  The neurologist complied and
my husband was placed on Clozaril.

This has made a world of difference.  I think the perceived problems with
weekly blood tests are in the minds of the doctors!

Miriam L. Denham
denham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

On Tue, 4 Mar 1997, Janet S. Helton wrote:

> Hi,
>
> My name is Janet Helton.  I'm new to this list.  My father, soon to be
> 77, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease about six months ago.  Just
> recently, he went through a series of tests to rule out other
> possibilities.  His MRI and EEG showed moderate atrophy of the brain, he
> has some difficulties with cognitive thinking and processing.  He hasn't
> been able to take most of the medication usually prescribed for PD.
>
> Last week, his nuerologist recommended they keep his medication the
> same.  With his cognitive problems most of the medications used would
> only make matters worse.
>
> I'm finding it very difficult to deal with this.  Maybe it's the fear of
> the unknown.  Can anyone provide me with some information about how they
> have dealt with this disease and maybe what to expect.  I know every
> person is different.
>
> Thank you.
> --
> Janet S. Helton, M.Ed.
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>
> April 19, 1995 -- Survivor
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> THANK YOU AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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