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Sorry Shirley, Even though I was born on Halloween, I don't have a crystal ball and can't tell you how you will progress. If you are anything like me, and from the way you described you first encounter with Sinemet, you are like me, I now find that my symptoms will change every week or so. I even have some days when I have almost no symptoms at all except the constant balance problem. You sound as if you are doing quite well, sure hope this continues. just me, Marjorie · To: · [log in to unmask] · Subject: Re: If I had known then what I know now! · From: Shirley Anton <· [log in to unmask]> · Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 13:02:08 EDT · In a message dated 10/12/2000 6:46:53 AM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Also, age at diagnosis is a major factor in determining how PD affects your life. >> I was diagnosed at age 78 which was 18 months ago, but I had symptoms for 5 years before diagnosis. The reason for that is my first diagnosis was Peripheral Neuropathy which has many of the same symptoms. The neuro who diagnosed the PD said I probably do have PN as well. Sinemet helped me immediately so I do not have any of the classic/serious affects other than poor balance; and extreme fatigue since starting. Since you mentioned age, I wonder if you can tell me how fast my PD might progress. I only take Sinemet CR 25/100 4 times a day and a plain Sinemet 25/100 along with the CR early in the morning to help me get going. It would help me to have an idea of what to expect at the age of 80. I am active (when not too tired) and otherwise well. Thanks for your input. Shirley