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Copyright (c) 1991   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


I THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW:  Parkinson's Disease


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     Usually when we think of Parkinson's Disease (PD), we visualize an older
person with difficulty in walking, expressionless face and a typical tremor
apparent when the person is quietly at rest.  But a new, small group of
Parkinsonian patients whose symptoms first appear gradually well before they
reach the age of fifty, have now been identified and are classified as
Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease.  These patients face an altogether different
set of problems as the subtle symptoms affect their movements. The stiffness
and slowness of movement is often mistaken as fatigue or clumsiness, and when
tremor is present, it may be mistaken for nervousness.  An unusual booklet
about this condition, written by Cheryl Janusz and Dr. Niall P. Quinn,
entitled "Parkinson's Disease:  The Young Patient Experience" describes the
problems of these young people in detail, describing the causes of the disease
and how it differs from typical PD, as well as the unique family, work and
social problems faced by people with this disease.  Much of the material is
drawn from actual interviews with real people, and the booklet is filled with
practical suggestions.  Its yours, free upon request by writing to Young
Patient Booklet, United Parkinson Foundation, Department AB, 360 West Superior
Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610.  Please enclose a stamped, self addressed
business size envelope.  You will find this richly rewarding reading.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.
