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Robert, According to the latest study out on beginning PD treatment I suppose it's best to start off with an agonist. If that doesn't seem to work however I think you have to turn to Sinemet. The theory of "the less the better" is totally subjective. Sinemet has been the gold standard for treating PD smptoms since the 60's. I am personaly just a little leary of some of the new agonists. They don't have a good track record. I have had severe reactions to some of them, and have had better luck with Sinemet. It's your choice. Do whatever is necessary to get relief. Take it a day at a time and worry about tomorrow when, and if, it arrives. Greg 48/35/35 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Berger" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 10:48 PM Subject: PD progression > In 10 June message Marla Gilham stated "the less levadopa you take, the > better". Does anyone have any supporting information? Two times my neuro > has prescribed an increase in Sinemet when I considered my condition stable. > I took (and am taking) the first increase but refused to take the second. > He is still my neuro but only because I see no purpose in switching. From > what I learn in my support group, every neuro seems to have his own game > plan. The suggestion for a symptom journal is a good one. At least you > have something valid to talk about. > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn