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My husband, Jamie, has had a difficult time walking since his bypass surgery more than a year ago. We finally gave in to the fact that he would need a power wheelchair, so we got one. There are two steps leading up to the main part of our house - our new power wheelchair obviously required a ramp, so we got that too. Unfortunately, we have a *great deal of difficulty* getting the power wheelchair up the ramp which means one of two things - I have to wheel my 220+ pound husband up the ramp in a manual wheelchair or he has to walk up the ramp. After getting having some difficulty wheeling him up a couple of times, I suggested that he walk while I follow behind him with the manual wheelchair. At first he had some difficulty, but then he navigated up and down the ramp like a trouper. Suddenly, I noticed that my husband has been able to walk even when his Sinemet doesn't work - something that hasn't happened for over a year. In fact, his balance has improved significantly and he is walking quite well indeed. The only thing that I can think of that has changed is the fact that he has had to navigate the ramp. I think it has improved his balance. Incidentally, he is able to walk up and down the ramp without holding on to anything. I find this whole scenario quite weird. Thought I would share it. ----------- God bless ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn Mary Ann (CG Jamie 64/24)