Hi Rick: Yes, I have been trying to exercise regularly some months before this diagnosis. I do water aerobics when sessions are available and toning and strength training at the senior center twice a week. My diet is not too bad except for chocolate. I have no other health problems except osteoporosis and only take one pill a week (fosomax 70) So you can see why I do not want to start medication. I hope some of this exercise helps my stiffness. From what I gather, if you start this medication, it eventually wears off when you really need it. I will be going to Baltimore in Dec to new Dr. and see what he says. Any info is helpful. I have 3 books I am reading and sometimes enough is enough and I have to put them down., They can be depressing but I guess it is reality. Debbie ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn