I've seen little shreds of info about research in treating PD with nicotine. I've read that it may have some neuro-protective quality, and elsewhere that people have had reduced symptoms when using the patch. It would be fine with me if it was recommended that PD sufferers use the patch. I'm already quite addicted to nicotine, but it may put me over the hump regarding my reluctance/inability to quit smoking. Is there a definitive word on nicotine? Any info or links would be appreciated. Enjoy! Rick McGirr Email: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn