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Ray, I believe you wrote in the past that you couldn't tolerate sinemet. How did you qualify for DBS? I thought that was a requirement in the evaluation process. Thank you ----- Original Message ----- From: "rayilynlee" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 12:56 PM Subject: Re: Newly diagnosed PWP > Hi, Glenn Brown, and welcome to the List. My paternal uncle was Glenn > Brown. I don't take PD meds but have had DBS brain surgeries for my > tremors. I'm sure someone can help you with your question re Mirapex. I > couldn't take it. > Best wishes, Ray > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Glenn Brown" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 7:50 AM > Subject: Re: Newly diagnosed PWP > > >> hello listers, >> >> i am new to this list and elated to have discovered it's existence. i was >> diagnosed 2&1/2 yrs. ago. my neurologist prescribed mirapex for my >> symptoms >> which are hand tremors, slowness >> and slight imbalance. i started with 0.125 mil. 3x's a day and increased >> to >> 0.5 3x's a day. unfortunately, i experienced an episode that caused >> sweating >> and a very sick feeling. needless to say, i ceased taking the >> prescription >> immediately. my dr.wou ld not respond to my phone call and had an >> assistant to >> telephone me instead. i was not at home and my wife took the message. >> she >> informed me that it was suggested that i see the psychiatrist that works >> with >> their medical group. i felt that my concerns were worth professional >> medical >> intervention. i am now looking for another neurologist and i hope this >> is >> the >> right course of action. nevertheless, is there anyone else on this list >> having >> difficulty or success with mirapex? if so' i'd like to hear what you >> have >> to say. >> >> glenn brown >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> 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: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.11/121 - Release Date: 10/6/2005 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn