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I second Sue's recommendation that you find an excellent neurologist. Bingo--right on the nose! The meds should be tailored to fit the patient. My father, 27 years with Parkinson's, was also of the attitude--"if you don't use it, you'll lose it." He worked full-time WITH HIS PARKINSON'S for 15 years until he retired 12 years ago (thus, the 27 years) in a pretty high stress job with a lot of driving, managing his workforce, and he was an electrician on top of all that! The neurologist and the attitude of the individual being treated are the key ingredients. Deb White Boston -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Randy Buss Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 3:12 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Joining the List Fred, Welcome! I am 48 years old with 2 children, not quite teens. I have been diagnosed for 5 years. Don't give up! Two years ago, I started taekwondo. My neuro wanted me to take tai chi, but since I live in the middle of "nowhere", I started formal taekwondo training instead. I use a tai chi tape almost every morning, but the classes I attend (with my children) have been a blessing. I have reduced my medication, almost by half, still maintain all functions and have earned a black belt. My neuro supports me whole heartedly, claiming that studies substantiate the role of martial arts training in the delay of debilitating symptoms. First of all, find a good neuro. The first thing my neuro said was "We tailor the meds to fit the patient, not the patient to the meds." This after 6 or 8 doctors who didn't have a clue! Then, exercise! The adage, "Use it or lose it." must have been stated by a parkie. Do not give up or in! There is hope! Sue 48, and still kicking! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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