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Thanks, David. It's good to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and that it is likely that I will regain my strength. When I discontinued the meds, I did so without a plan to get back on them. It was just a shot in the dark, and presumably, it wouldn't work to relieve the pain. I'd just take them up again the next day. But it DID work, and all of the sudden I was afraid to get back on any of the meds for fear it would start again. I was particularly afraid of NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome) which supposedly can occur if you change meds too fast and too frequently. I had already taken step one in that process, and I couldn't find guidance for step two. I mentioned this to the emergency room doctor when I was admitted to hospital, and I trust that he took this into account when he prescribed meds for me. After this experience, I am weak and getting physical therapy. I picked up a cold in the hospital. I have other problems. But strangely, some of the Parkinson problems which I had before this incident have become minor, have disappeared, or have been shadowed by my current condition.. Art At 11:09 AM 4/6/2006, David Lewin wrote: >Dear Art, >I had the same experience when I went off my regular Sinimet for a month. >I'm glad to say that I have recovered my strength and mobility now that I am >back on it, but it took awhile. Hang in there. >David ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn