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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 22:55

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Hi I heard mjf is taking some new drug that makes him tremor free when he's doing his new comedy show, anyone know what is ?smile

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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 23:26

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mjf is on a new mix of meds which produce less dyskinesia not tremor. so there is no new drug as such just a different mix.
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Posted - 31 Aug 2012 09:32

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That's a shame turnip I hoping it was a new drug,oh well onwards and upwards smile

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Posted - 31 Aug 2012 12:11

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its still good that someone who had very bad dyskinesia is now able to get it under control - its always been a very nasty long-term prospect for those on levadopa.