does smoking help pd symptons

[ftadh]

[drew410]

Having discussed this subject with my neuro it was agreed that it would be better if I continued to smoke. The dangers of smoking are well documented but I was advised that it could be detrimental to my condition if I stopped. You pays your money and you takes your choice

[ftadh in reply to drew410]

how many would u smoke i havent asked my nuero yet afraid of wat he mite say hoe long ave u got pd

[Hidden]

My husband had smoked for years but pretty much quit in 2007 after his PD diagnosis since he was told it was harmful. It has been 5 years and he still occasionally smokes a cigarette but I haven't seen any difference either way. Everyone's PD is different so what may work for one may not work for another. Hope it helps you!

[drew410]

Sorry for delay. have been off the radar for a while. PD dx'd June 1999. I'll let you do the sums. LOL. I smoke a pack per day. Neuro says ok. A friend of mine who has PD told me that his father had PD and after he gave up smoking he deteriorated quickly and died within 18 months. I am not trying to scare folk and smoking is bad for you generally so you have to make a choice, neither are good.

[Pete-1 in reply to drew410]

Obviously many smoking related illnesses are terminal whereas PD is not or at least not directly so.