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Hi Lisa Yes, its been 2 yrs since I got the news(I am 56 yr male). Its sets new direction! But you're right to face it head on. Become familiar with the various oraganizations such as National Parkinson Foundation and Parkinson Action Network. Visit their websites, tune into Dr Lieberman and track the articles that Murray Charters provides (he also has a great website.) There are many good contributors on this list that can offer different perspectives. One question that you may want to consider: Should I start medication now or wait? One line of thought is to delay and/or minimize med usage because of potential side effects in the future. Also, have you seen a Movement Disorder Specialist? These are neurologists specializing in movement disorders. Drug trials? They are a personal choice--I am in one. I made the choice to participate because there is no cure so the best that I can do is delay symptom onset (I think most trials for early PD are based on neuroprotection i.e. delay of symptom onset.) Welcome , Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "lisa johnson" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 10:09 AM Subject: new diagnosis young onset > My husband is 47 and just diagnosed with Parkinson's. The DR. recommends starting out on Mirapex for his tremor and for also delaying onset of more symptoms. Does anyone have any experience with this med? Do you think this is the way to go? We are going to seek a second opinion also, but your input would be welcome. We are really quite devasted with this, we have a 3 year old son, but plan to deal with it head on . We also see that there are several clinical studies out there, would you recommend we go there? > Thanks, > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > Lisa > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn