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----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Sarley To:) Cc: [log in to unmask] Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 2:34 PM Subject: Parkinsons? Long Hi all ; It is now about 4 years since I was diagnosed with PD. I was advised at that time that it would be a slow and progressive problem. Well here we are 4 years later and the problem has been anything but slow and progressive. I have gone from working full time to not being able to work at all. I started with a mild tremor witch is about the same. My fine motor skills in my hands has greatly diminished to where it is a real chore to type this posting. My walking and balance are almost gone to the point of having to use a walker at times. I leave the house only by vehicle as I am unable to walk any distance. Going from the house to the mail box is about all I can handle. It has also become a problem to sit erect at times, I saw my Neuro last week and was advised to start to reduce and eliminate my meds one at a time. Come back in 4 months and tell me how it went. I am on Sinemet 50/200 four times a day, Comtan 200 with the sinemet, Mirapex 25 three times a day. I was on dostenex for some time but could not afford the $230.00 for 8 tablets. He advised to start with the Mirapex then the Comtan and see how it goes. This Neuro is supposed to be the top PD Neuro in the area. I am at a los ass to what to do or where to turn for help. Does PD progress at this raapid a rate at times? Has any one had this type of problem and how have you dealt with it. I am starting to apply for SS disability and for my private disability. I will finish with my working and accrued benefits in June. Sorry for the length of this posting Chuck Sarley [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn