Mary Sheehan wrote:

> n earlier post, I mentioned that my PD is progressing very slowly.  I
> believe I have had PD for 11 years, beginning with frozen shoulder.  I was
> diagnosed almost 2 years ago and have had hardly any progression in that
> time.  I am still not on Dopamine - I only take Eldepryl and vits C and E for
> their neuroprotective qualities.  I started Mirapex last month for the same
> reason.  I believe Mirapex has helped with balance and I know my handwriting
> is much improved.
>
> My symptoms at onset (after frozen shoulder)
> Slownesss, rigidity and lack of coordination in right arm.  These symptoms
> were followed within a couple of years by micrographia, fatigue and loss of
> smell.  My doctor felt that my symptoms were the result of my frozen
> shoulder.  It wasn't until my micrographia got so bad that I couldn't fill
> out a form in his office and had to sell my business because of my
> bradykinesia that he sent me to a neuro who diagnosed PD.
>
> My symptoms now:
> Slight tremor in right hand, slight balance problem in right leg, loss of arm
> swing, bradykinesia in right hand, afternoon fatigue.
> My sense of smell and bradykinesia have been greatly improved by Eldepryl.
>
> My neuro says I am still in an early stage and my PD is classified as very
> mild.
>

Mary thanks for your attention,

Reading your message above I am not so sure that your stage may be considered as
"very mild" and I wonder if you go for dopamine would'nt that cause a very good
result in improving your symptoms.

Best wishes and good luck,

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