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>Since the accepted goal of all the current drug therapies is not yet >a cure, but rather the best attainable "quality of life", the most >welcome innovation would be an accurate and reliable indicator, such >as the icy-hands phenomenon, that would permit one to take just barely >enough medication to keep the system in balance, but not a bit more. This brings up a question I've had for some time. Why not deliver Sinnemet (or apomorphine?) using something like an insulin pump? The insulin pump is a small device that is worn around the waist, removable, and delivers a slow, steady trickle of insulin subcutaneously. The user can control the rate of delivery, as well as give "booster" shots when needed. Why wouldn't something like this be a good idea for PD meds? - Herb