When Parkinson's Meds Wear Of... Video Transcript

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DEE EDWARD SILVER, MD: Theoretically, it looks as if that a drug like Stalevo, given early, in a manner in which you give continuous stimulation to the patient and maintain less off time or less wearing off that we should be able to theoretically delay the development of these dyskinesias

ROGER MAHEY: The important difference is that I had more good hours during the day, and they weren't terminated and interrupted by unpleasant side effects.

And I maintain a reasonably normal life and get good exercise at the same time. One thing I try to maintain is my contacts with the theater and the opera and musical events and to go where crowds of people are enjoying themselves and enjoying each other.

I think that there is a mental obstacle to accepting the fact that you're going to be afflicted by something as devastating as Parkinson's. I think it's a worthwhile battle, and I'm going to keep on doing it.

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