Hi Paul: You are one of the rare cases like me. I started off with ET in my teens and after 65, I am showing symptoms of PD. Welcome board. The most imoortant thingyou shoul learn is: Learn to "fight like a tiger and think like a fox" . Don't ever give up hope. Shall be in touh. Raj ************* ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Edstrom" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 12:25 PM Subject: New Member > Hi all, > Just signed on so I plan to do a lot of reading before I get active > posting. I'm a good lurker anyhow. > > Stats: > Age: 62 (retired at 55) > Wife: Donna an RN and knowledgeable advocate! > On the web since 1993 > Dx: Dec 2002 (Previous Dx "Essential Tremor") > Mild symptoms for 6-7 years > Meds: Propranolol for tremor (20mg x 4); Lipitor; Vit E,C, multi > Dr: Paul Tuitt, U of Minnesota (next appt 3/04) > Decision time: When to start the "heavy duty" stuff > > I've read most of the recommended reading and am impressed with the fine > tuned knowledge of this group. I know that will be a huge benefit as my > pd progresses..... > I'm looking into study opportunities but most seem to be on the east or > west coast. :-( > > Regards > Paul Edstrom > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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