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Message text written by "Parkinson's Information Exchange Network" >I can't say that Sinemet is the solution for frozen shoulder. My frozen shoulder started after about three weeks of use of Sinemet. I have had no previous injury to the shoulder. The effective shoulder is the opposite of the PD side. I believe the frozen shoulder is due to either PD or Sinemet.< This is a revelation to me! I had a very painful episode with a torn rotater cuff last year, went to an orthopedic specialist and was never told it could have something to do with PD. Now the other shoulder is also stiff and sore, but is better when my Sinemet is 'on'. Reading about so many people having trouble with their shoulders makes me realize that PD could be the culprit. There is so much about this disease that seems to be a mystery. I was diagnosed nearly 8 yr.s ago at age 58 on the basis of a tremor in my left hand and a general slowing down. Now I'm wondering why I was put on Sinemet right away instead of some of the other drugs. On my last visit to the neurologist he said he was referring me to the Movement Disorder clinic and I would have to wait about 10 months for an appointment. Why wasn't I referred before, I wonder. This listservice is proving to be very interesting. Beryl ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn