In a message dated 8/8/2001 11:13:47 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: << He thinks I have "striatal nigra degeneration" which he called untreatable Parkinson's. >> What? Untreatable? He said this to you?! I wouldn't take his word on that. He's right about one thing. You need to see a movement disorders specialist. Long car trips are indeed a drag, but get a friend to drive you, pack some good tapes or CDs, sing along, snarf some snacks, and, come hell or high water, get to that specialist! Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn