Hi Nigel, Is the type of Methanol you were exposed to the same as those present in fuel products? Regards Peter -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nigel Harland Sent: Tuesday, 9 September 2008 4:39 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Methanol/Aspartame Hi, I have had PD now for 19 years, at the time of diagnosis I was working as a Quality Technician for a soft drinks maker and was exposed on a daily basis to both Aspartame and Methanol, the Aspartame being a key ingredient in the " Diet" and "Slimline" product ranges, and the Methanol was used in two testing applications. both of which resulted in me breathing the fumes. I have often wondered if the exposure to Methanol may have played a part in my PD, I guess I will never know for sure. Nigel Harland. age 53 diagnosed at 35, ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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