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BILL, very well said, most accurate bk >From: "William P. Taggart" <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network ><[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subjeckt: Re: TUG-OF-WAR! - FRAN TODD >Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 11:46:44 -0500 > >Hello Fran! > >Comments & Questions based on my own experience since being diagnosed PD, >2.5 years ago: > > >1) I believe exhaustion is a characteristic of the disease itself. It got >me down FOR A WHILE when it first kicked into gear too.... and I'm not >taking any PD meds. My energy is back now but I still tire very easily. > >2) Are your symptoms already so much a problem that you already have to >take medication? After only three months? I'm staying off medication for >PD until the symptoms get so bad I HAVE to take them... You have to do >what >your neuro tells you but, you might ask about: > >- The meds do not slow or delay progression of the disease, they are only >to give some relief from symptoms, BUT > >- Over a period of time the effects of some medicines wear off, AND > >- Prolonged usage can lead to the development of some rather unpleasant >side effects, (esp. Sinemet). > >I'd suggest you delve a bit deeper into what meds you REALLY need right >now. > >...One man's opinion, for whatever it's worth.... > >All the best! > >Bill >New Jersey > >****************************************** > >-----Original Message----- >From: Fran Todd [mailto:[log in to unmask]] >Sent: Friday, December 22, 2000 6:11 AM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: TUG-OF-WAR! > > >Dear Sandy, >My name is Fran and I am 53 years old. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's >three months ago. I don't think I actually believed it until this week. >My problem right now is the medication and the side effects. I am taking >Mirapex three times a day and Selegiline once a day. The medication is >making me so tired I just want to find a place to go to sleep. I work full >time and sleeping on the job is definitely out of the question!! Between >the emotional aspect of accepting my physical limitations and feeling >constantly exhausted, the quality of my life has changed dramatically. I >have had a constant battle in my mind over continuing the medication. >I will take any advice I can get and I thank you. > >Fran _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com