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Is it true, as one doctor told me and I believe I read somewhere, that alcohol in moderation will reduce the tremors if you have Essential Tremor rather than PD? I do know the symptoms of the two are sometimes hard to differentiate. Now which had I rather take, Sinemet or a six pack? Oh well, at least I can continue to drive on Sinemet. > ---------- > From: Kathrynne Holden, MS, > RD[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 10:20 AM > Subject: Re: Newly Diagnosed With Questions > > Hi Jim, > I'm a registered dietitian, so I won't comment about the medication > regimen; regarding your comment about beer, however, I agree with your > neuro. For one thing, beer is a good source of four B vitamins and > chromium. > > Many of my clients enjoy beer or other drinks, and some say that their > tremor is lessened with one or two drinks. A few have reported that > their gait and/or balance is worsened, however. You are the best judge > of how alcohol affects you. > > Best regards, > Kathrynne > > Jim Dolan wrote:rovements in tremors or sleep patterns. > > One more thing, I do like a few beers...especially after a now lousy > round > > of golf. I asked the neuro and he said as long as I don't over do it, he > > saw no problem. What are your experiences? > > > > I am looking forward to reading your responses. > > > > Jim Dolan > > Sayre, PA USA > > > > > > -- > Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD > Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" > "Constipation and Parkinson's" -- audiocassette & guidebook > "Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Parkinson's disease" > & Risk Assessment Tools > "Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson's disease," > J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999. > http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ >