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5/17/01 Hello to the list My name is Jack Sinclair. I am 57 and was diagnosed with parkinsons in October 1999. I believe I had symptoms that date back as far as 1995 but in 1999 I could no longer hide the symptons or safely do my job. Since that time I have lost my job, gone on disability, found that I fall through the cracks of our health care system and lurked on this list, in denial for about one year, until I lost my internet service provider. I have recently reacquired an internet service provider and made my way through the public health care system where I live. I am just starting on medication and have some questions I would like to pose to the list. I have been started on Bromocriptine and would be interested in corresponding with anyone who has had experience with this drug. How it initially affected them (I am experiencing a loss of appetite, some weight, as well as energy. I don't know if this is related to the parkinsons, the medicine, or something else). How long it took to see results. The most effective time to take the medication in relation to taking it with food. Any other information which may be helpful to someone just starting out and experiencing some fear and depression associated with facing an uncertain future. I understand that everyone is different, but any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. -jack- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn