M. Jakobsen Welcome. Unfortunately everyone progresses at different rate. There are no two case's alike. Tai chi is supposed to be very good for PD patience though. Do you have any tremor yet? I've found that a Deep Brain Stimulator works best for me. The only drug I use is Provigil, to keep me awake, motivated and socially engaged with the people around me. Sincerely Chris At 11:12 PM 12/7/2004 -0800, you wrote: >Hello, I am new on list andd just recently diagnosed. although some >symmptoms for about 5 years. As prsesent just an inconvenience-- slow >movements of hand and arm awkward walking clumsy tai chi etc . notice >first when rapid hand movent ie vegetable chopping, tooth brushing became >difficult. Now Im wondering about a time line for further >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] >In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >developments. currentllllly on mirapex,, and 56 years old ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn