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Joe, Welcome to this sorry band. The reason for initials is that it is so hard to type, at least in my case - 9 years. My first few years were tolerable. I even worked using computer and compensating for my errors. Enjoy the 'honeymoon" Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Ryan" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 12:40 PM Subject: Newly diagnosed PWP > It's been 2 months since my diagnosis of PD and the realization that my > life is now going to be different. This forum has been a real help on a > lot of different levels. > The Washington State Chapter of APDA has put out a DVD which I also found > to be helpful as a newly diagnosed PWP.(I love all these initials:). Its > focus is on managing the illness and its target audience is newly > diagnosed patients. You can get a free copy at > www.waparkinsons.org > > Earlier Dee sent me the following remendations which I've also been > exploring. Thank you Dee. > > Joe > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dolores Buente" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:26 PM > Subject: Re: Newby > > >> Welcome J. Ryan, >> >> I was diagnosed in Nov. of 2001, age 58. I found this forum shortly >> after >> my diagnosis too and it has been a tremendous source of information, >> comradery >> and support. Have you visited the PAN (Parkinson Action Network) web >> site >> yet? What about the National Parkinson's Foundation site? The Michael >> J. Fox >> Foundation site? Do you have the addresses of some of the stem cell >> research foundations? what about the Clinical Trials.gov...website for >> clinical >> trials being conducted nationwide? There is a wealth of information out >> there >> that will enable you to become as informed about PD as you wish to >> become. >> Some of these organizations are very politically active and you can jump >> right >> in and make your voice heard for such things as increased funding for >> Parkinson's research. You can check out where clinical trials are >> being conducted >> in your area and you can "Ask the Doctor" when you have questions about >> your >> PD symptoms and/or treatment. >> >> These are all excellent resources for learning to "Know Thine Enemy", >> participate in the work to promote Parkinson's research, gain knowledge >> of the >> latest medical advancements in Parkinson's treatment and meet some >> wonderful >> people who share in your interests and well being. >> >> Dee >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn