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Paul Chambers has a rare form of Parkinson's called Parkinson's Plus Syndrome, Multiple System Atrophy. As a result, autonomic functions are failing and his body is atrophying (wasting away). Autonomic functions are the processes your body does naturally including blood pressure and pulse regulation, muscle and nerve control, swallow functions and many more. He is permanently feed via a feeding tube for all food and most liquids, He has mobility and gait issues.

In April, 2013 Paul had a cardiac device implanted in his chest to better control, manage, monitor and diagnose his autonomic dysfunction.

On July 1, 2013 Paul had a Baclofen Pump (www.baclofenpump.com) implanted to better treat his spasticity and provide better mobility. The pump, which is located in his under the skin above his stomach, sends concentrated medication to the Intrathecal space of the spinal cord, where it's needed most. .