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In a message dated 11/12/2008 2:00:33 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: The most important thing a newly diagnosed Parkinson's patient can do is to find a support group. I know that it can be hard to see how PD affect those who suffer long term disease, but people in a support group generally know where the best movement disorder specialists practice. It is the one regret I have when I look back on my husband's PD journey (which lasted 28 years). We wasted years looking for the 'right' neurologist when that fellow practiced right under our noses not more than 15 miles away. My husband suffered unnecessarily because he was afraid to go to a support group. Been there have done that. Have to agree, except I think a good neuro. is first., I lost my husband in April, after 22 years of dealing with this disease. I have advocated, spoken, been everywhere trying to find a cure. I run a support group, and they are wonderful, but Brig would not go either for the first 7 years. Just please take an active part. Gerry Haines Pennsylvania State Coordinator. Parkinson's Action Network "Do something good for someone you least like today." St. Anthony of Padua **************Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn