It was good to hear from one of our 'quiet' members. (I'm a list-lurker on several other lists.) I just heard a short time ago that one of my uncles, who is in his early 80's, has Parkinson's. He is the only other person in my family who has this ...and I have a VERY large family. I grew up in the same town I live in now. Not exactly a 'rural' environment. I did have a head injury as a child...I was hit on the head with a baseball bat while playing ball on the beach and my skull was fractured. Heredity? Environment? Injury? The only thing I know for sure about Parkinson's at this point is "thank heavens for Sinemet'. I feel a lot better than before and have more energy. Hope the Easter bunny is good to everyone.