Mr Wilhelm Walter (B.1957) noticed the first signs of Parkinson’s when he was 42. Following various treatments, DBS was performed. The operation took place without complications and Mr Walter has been able to resume full-time working.
Mrs Kristina Mueller (B.1947) developed her first Parkinson’s motor symptom when she was 48. Following some complications, apomorphine treatment was changed to levodopa/carbidopa intraduodenal infusion. The results were much better with no side-effects or complications. After three and a half years on levodopa/carbidopa infusion Mrs Mueller has been able to continue working full-time.
Mr Andrew Brown (B.1952) developed the first signs of Parkinson’s when he was 45. Thanks to apomorphine treatment he has been able to return to working full-time.
Linked to the three patient case histories is health economic data demonstrating the costs involved and the benefits to society when Parkinson’s is treated correctly.
