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Debbie,

After my original neuro (Gerold Mikszewski) left I moved to Linda Sigmund in
Fairfax.  In addition to a similar treatment philosophy as my original neuro
she is very big in the Parkinson's community.  However, I'm not happy.  I
don't like her bedside manner.  I'm not saying it's bad.  I just don't like
it.  I gather she has thousands of patients who adore her.  I've recently
developed a whole new (potential) Parkinson's symptom that is preventing me
from driving.  She gave me orders for a bunch of tests and sent me on my
way.  She didn't explain the suspected cause or whether there was any way to
deal with it.  I'm sitting here wondering if I will ever drive again.  I've
scoured the internet but I've seen no mention of it.

So it looks like I too will be mounting a search again.  It's awful.  I've
got to find someone who is both competent and who can get along with a
crochety old guy and his annoyed wife.

Actually, I should count my blessings.  I changed jobs about a year and a
half ago.  I went from a one hundred person company to a 165,000 persson
company that is meticulous in its dealings with diversity including
ADA'ers.  Three and one half more years I will be entitled to a pension.
That pension and the 12 bucks I have saved will make for a tolerable
retirement.

Sorry, I didn't me to ramble on.  When I get back from vacation, I'm going
to casually keep my eyes open for a new neuro.

PD Meds:  Mirapex approx 2mg /day, Sinemet 8x25/100 /day, Gabapentin approx
1 lb.  Tons of supplements.

Ron

On 4/12/07, Debbie Shontz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi Ron:
>
> I am basically in the same area as you are.  I live in Indian Head, Md.  I
> was diagnosed in 2005 and I am 64.  I see a Dr. Weiner at University of
> Md, in
> Baltimore but I am looking for another neurologist for my local care.  I
> am
> seeing one in Prince Frederick, Md. but I think I expect more out of
> one.  I also
> had seen one in Waldorf, Michael Greenburg until his office staff bugged
> me.
> I just need to find the right local one.  I have left hand tremor and
> movement disorders on the left side.  I am on Mirapex 1 mg tid.  Walking
> is not my
> greatest endeavor and would like to be better.  How about you and your
> DRS.
> Thanks.   Debbie
>
>
>
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