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It is used for Essential Tremor, which often can evolve into PD. Raj ****** ----- Original Message ----- From: "KF Etzold" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:38 AM Subject: Re: New Member > I am not sure why you are taking Propranolol, but as far as I know it is > *not* a med for PD or PD related symptoms. "Propranolol is a non-selective > beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent". It is a beta blocker > (cardiovascular) and also lowers the bloodpressure. > > K. F. Etzold cg Carline > > > > > Paul Edstrom > <[log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] > > cc: > Sent by: Subject: New Member > "Parkinson's > Information Exchange > Network" > <[log in to unmask] > toronto.ca> > > > 01/26/04 11:25 AM > Please respond to > "Parkinson's > Information Exchange > Network" > > > > > > > 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn