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Hello all, I have had PD for 9 years, started when I was 38 (after a bad fall hitting the back of my head.) About 5 years ago I developed PD related dystonia in my legs and feet, VERY painful cramping. I have been on several medications the last being Mirapex all of which made me SICK so I don't take them any more. I'm saving sinemet for a last resort. I have tried acupuncture which helped the dystonia in the beginning but after a while the needles and electric current just irritated my system. I have decided to fight this disease in my own way with exercise, nutrition, and alternative therapies. I am investigating the possibilities of glutithione, fava beans, etc. as future options. I did find that kava kava helped the dystonia but it is bad for parkys because it blocks the dopamine receptors. If anyone out there has any info on alternative therapies I would love to hear from you. Thanks and God Bless! Sherry ([log in to unmask]) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn