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Yes Jo Ann, I learned some time ago to ignore them. If I hadn't I would be bed-confined today. The reminder I would like to share is that not all neurologists are as helpful, or knowledgeable, as a PWP may require. A few are gifted, some are talented, but many are (in my view) "neuromechanics" of the medical world. Your guess is likely to be as good as theirs... Since PD manifests differently in each of us, a neurologist who focuses on "norms" will be of little assistance. The following is said frequently on this list, and bears repeating: keep a symptom journal, trust your observations (and your intuition), find a neurologist who takes the time to listen to you , to give feedback and discuss your concerns, and who is supportive in all ways! Marla L. Gillham PO Box 343 Yachats, OR 97498-0343 541.547.4090 [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: Jo Ann Coen <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 8:57 AM Subject: Re: PARKINSONS--tell it like it is > Marla - Just goes to show you the lack of understanding about PD that so > many people have. When my love first started having symptoms, he knew > something was wrong and went to doctor after doctor to found out why he > was feeling the way he was. All of his relatives and co-workers thought > he was a hypochrondiac. My thought is to just ignore them, smile and > move on. You probably don't have the time or energy to fool with them. > Best wishes. Jo Ann from flooded Houston > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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