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In a message dated 1/19/2003 11:56:02 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << My question is whether we should continue pursuing other opinions and trying alternative courses of treatment. >> Hello, In answer to your question, most emphatically yes! Has she been seeing a "garden variety" neurologist? If so, look for a movement disorders specialist, someone who really knows PD. It sounds like her treatment so far has been rather perfunctory. Your dad's death must have been hard on both of you. Stress may have been a factor in the emergence of your mother's symptoms, and depression might be contributing to her decline. Many PD patients struggle with depression and medication can help. There are other things that help too -- exercise, massage, a healthy diet. If you stick around on this list you'll find lots of resources, ideas, and support. There also is a separate caregivers' list; I don't have that information handy right now but I bet someone else will post it for you. Do let us know how you fare in your quest for better treatment for your mother. If you let us know the area where you live, maybe someone could recommend a doctor. Wishing you and your mother better days ahead, Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn