Re: New to list

[peter dawkins <pdawkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve Sher wrote:
>
> My name is Steven Sher. I live in Sydney Australia. My father(69yrs) lives
> in Johannnesburg, South Africa, and was diagnosed with Parkinsons about 4
> years ago. He has always lead a very active lifestyle, and been very
> particular about his health. He has found it very difficult to accept the
> fact that he has Parkinson's. He has also developed back problems in the
> last few years which has compounded the problem, as he is no longer able to
> do the sports that he used to.
>
> We believe that a new drug, Tolcopone, has recently been launched, and
> would greatly appreciate any feedback as to it's effectiveness as well as
> how we could go about purchasing it.
>
> Any other suggestions in terms of diet or otherwise would be greatly
> appreciated as well.
>
> I am also very interested to know what research and perhaps theories there
> are as to the possible causes of Parkinson's.
>
> Also, is Parkinson's a hereditary condition?
>
> Thank you for your assistance.
>
> Steven Sher
> sher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Steve,

If you ring Parkinsons NSW, Sydney 97677881 and ask for me I will be
able to supply most of the answers to your questions.

Peter Dawkins
CEO