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Alcohol is not useful in controlling the tremors seen in Parkinson's disease. The only "tremor" disorder in which alcohol can be of benefit is in a neurologic condition known as Essential or Benign Familial Tremor. In the vast majority of these patients, small amounts of alcohol can temporarily lessen the severity of the tremors. However, too much alcohol can bring about a "rebound" effect in that the tremors tend to be more severe the day after ingesting too much alcohol. For most Parkinson's disease patients, small amounts of alcohol can usually be well tolerated with the antiparkinson medications. Some doctors may even recommend a glass of wine or cocktail before bed instead of a sleeping pill. Jeanne Lee-Rosner PDF-Chicago ----- Original Message ----- From: First & Last-Name <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 3:09 PM Subject: Re: pleasures of life > yippeeeeeeee! once a long while ago my neuro said some of his pts recommend a > glasss of wine to ease tremors esp in social situation; however i thought > once my prescription said to avoid alcohol. n spires >