interstate495
08-06-2009, 10:07 PM
my dad has been a drinker all his life mainly whiskey, he is 86 now and is diagnosed with parkinsons he is being tube fed as he can't swallow were hoping he will regain his swallowing and the tube can be removed
does anyone know if alchol over a lifetime can contribute to parkinsons?
Thanks :)
does anyone know if alchol over a lifetime can contribute to parkinsons?
Thanks :)
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kathyIS54
08-22-2009, 01:02 AM
To be blunt ....NO, most people with P.D.have lead a relatively healthy lifestyle. Sadly
it can hit anyone, and it seems age does'nt always dicate it.
My personal opinion, and I "repeat my personal opinion" is P.D.has alot to do with toxic enviorments,
Cheers
it can hit anyone, and it seems age does'nt always dicate it.
My personal opinion, and I "repeat my personal opinion" is P.D.has alot to do with toxic enviorments,
Cheers
ivydawson
09-19-2009, 03:44 AM
i agree...i don't believe that drinking has anything to do with parkinson's. the folks that study the disease can't say for sure. there are theories that it's got something to do with an injury to the brain (not just physical injury but possibly viruses and such) and i've heard it could have something to do with exposure to toxins.