In a message dated 14/01/2007 07:04:51 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: The rotigotine patches are not yet available in the US but are supposed to be coming on the market this spring. They should, however, help with off periods since the dosing of the dopamine agonist should be continuous. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amanda Phillips" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 8:37 AM Subject: Re: on and off > Hi > have you tried the rotigotine patches ? > I doubt if they'll help the off periods, but at least you won't > be stiff and > off. > > Amanda ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn tThe supply is a bit eratic in England currently, but they do help the stiffness (tho I got a nasty pain in the hip on getting out of bed this morning,being overweight doesn't help). don't know about off periods as so far I haven't had any. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn