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Thanks for responding to my message. My doctor does have me on vitamin E 1000 IU twice a day. I agree that this seems excessive, but he doesn't believe that any damage can be done with this high amount. I would be interested in the other nutritional information you mentioned. Dave Bergford -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Nestler <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, June 04, 2000 7:35 PM Subject: Re: Looking for Comments and Suggestions >In a message dated 6/4/00 5:58:15 PM Central Daylight Time, >[log in to unmask] writes: > ><< I was diagnosed in March of this year as having Parkinson's Disease. I > sought medical assistance because of tremors in my left hand and arm. > Looking back, I now see that I had some symptoms for at least 3 years prior > to diagnosis. I am 58 and retired. > > My neurologist has prescribed Mirapex (.5mg, three times a day) and Eldepryl > (5mg twice a day). The tremors have improved somewhat. > > Hellooooooo Dave, > >I also am 58 and was diagnosed at age 52. I started out taking Selegiline >(Eldepryl) and Amantadine and still on the same dosage. About 1 1/2 years >ago my neuro started me on Mirapex and I take 1.5mg of it 3 times a day. > >I take vitamin E 400 IU twice a day. I hope you meant that you take 500 mg >twice a day for a total of 1000IU. I'm sure 2000 IU is way over the limit. >I also take other nutritional stuff. If you want I could give you more info >either on line or off. Welcome to the List. > >Dennis A. Nestler >58/52