Hi- and welcome. I would not begin to even suggest diagnoses for your symptoms. I would suggest you get a second opinion from another neurologist. I do know I stay; active and positive despite my collection of problems: Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Park nests and osteoporosis. I have gotten so much out of this group and have learned more than I have in the past 9 years.( I am 55).I liked the idea of using a cane but did not want to look older than my years. I grabbed a mop handle and off I went. Luckily it worked for me but it might no;t be the answer for everyone.Good luck to you and get yourself diagnosed if you need t;o go to someplace like UCLA or SF. Betty Jo ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn