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Brian, what an awful experience for you, and how regrettable. It's another proof that public awareness of PD is needed. NPF has a small wallet-size card you can carry that has a statement about PD that would probably answer. You could call and ask if it's still available: 800-327-4545. Best regards, Kathrynne "Brian L. Carlson" wrote: > > I was wondering how many people on the list carry some kind of medical ID > that says they have Parkinson's. On New Years Eve I was stopped and detained > at the Main Gate to the Mira Mar Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego. The > Marine gaurd thought I was a Y2K terrorist because my hand was shaking when > I showed him my retired military ID. When I was asked why I was nervous, I > informed them that I had Parkinson's, but the marines wanted "proof" of my > medical condition. Now I am trying to decide if I should carry a letter from > my neurologist or get a bracelet or whatever? > Brian Carlson -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Medical nutrition therapy for Parkinson's disease Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs;" "Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson'sdisease," J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999. http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/