Hi Carol;
I read Brenda's story but am confused. Did you say at the end that she stopped your treatment and went back on the PD meds? Why would she do that? And what is her condition now?
Clubchamp

You have to understand sometimes individuals do not
want to get well and we feel this is what Brenda has
choosen. It is sad she is so much fun and has so much
to give to so many. Keep in mind I have had her in my
home 4 times now, each time she was carried in, each
time she walked out by herself, in just a few weeks.
However, this time she was very near death none of us
ever dreamed she would improve so quickly. We just
knew this would be the turning point and she would run
the race to the finish as we gave her so much of our
lives.

How is she doing now? She can still talk with us on
the phone, she walks with help but she has a caregiver
that takes care of her. I wish the end was a happier
one but what can I say. I just hope someone with PD
will do what we did for her, have even better results
so they can reach others that suffers from the
disease. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Blessings Carol

Carol, I also am confused as to why she wouldn't want to be well. Maybe she has something else besides PD going on because PD is not a life threatning disease. It slows you down and is very frustrating to say the least. I would love to hear others comments about this. God Bless, Jan

I am not a doctor and if you read the story you will note that 4 doctors said she had it 4 said she didn't. All I know is she had all the symptoms the cockwheel joints, skin rashes, closing of the throat, shuffling as she walked, depression (note the expression change in the photos) and many more. We as her family are as baffled as you as to why she doesn't want to get well. All we can determine is that she likes the way the meds make her feel better than feeling good. Her statement "It didn't work" Duh! How can you argue with success. Wish I could tell you more. Hope this helps.