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Christine, As you have seen, people are not in agreement regarding the use of medication. I was diagnosed a year ago, and began taking Mirapex almost immediately. I am now taking .5mg three times a day, and Eldepryl (5mg twice a day). I have had some relief from my tremors, and have had no major side effects. A few weeks ago, my neurologist said he could detect very little progression of my PD since diagnosis. I know that some people taking Mirapex have had bad side effects and/or no improvement. Unfortunately, the only way to know how it will work for you is to try it. I am glad I did. Dave Bergford 59 now / 58 dx. / 55 onset [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine LaGana" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 12:31 AM Subject: New Member with Questions > Hi! I have just joined this listserve and am interested in hearing > about people's early responses to medications. I was diagnosed with > Early Onset Parkinson's 4 years ago, but have avoided starting to take > drugs since that time because I am more afraid of the drugs than I am of > my current symptomotolgy. I have tremor of the left side, with some > stiffness in both my left leg and left hand - but am still able to > perform all activities of daily living with minor difficulties (pierced > earrings are tough!). > > Can anyone tell me how they did when first starting out? Side effects? > Suggestions? > > My neurologist had wanted to start me on Mirapex when first diagnosed, > but has since said that - had I started then, he would have attributed > my minimal progression of symptomotology to the medication. > > Any reassurances would be appreciated. > > Christine