Short Bio |
I’m a PD patient, and also a neurologist. Have had symptoms for 3-4 years, on treatment for just over a year, when I “came out” and revealed to colleagues
Has been a tough road, but fell better on treatment, can still work and play golf, but everything is getting tougher and I always have this sense of things will get worse soon.
Although I am mainly a stroke doctor, I do see PD patients, and now feel extra switched on and empathic, especially for new diagnosis. Every now and then a see an end stage patient in hospital, and get a glimpse of my future; that can be very confronting! I am involved in neurological research and will volunteer to be a subject in some trials soon.
I can function
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How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PD? |
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