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---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 6 Dec 1994 18:25:15 -0800 (PST) From: Karin M Beros <[log in to unmask]> To: Barbara Patterson <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Welcome Dear Barbara: Thanks for writing. It's nice to find another University staffer with an interest in Parkinsonism. I'm sorry it's your diagnosis, but I have to say I'm optimistic about the advances made in understanding use of the drugs. I am not the patient in our household. My husband is a retired professor of Political Science/Public Administration, who retired early because of his PD. We were diagnosed in 1984, just a decade ago. We first noticed the problem because of a persistent weakness and slight right-leg tremor. Sinemet made a great difference in energy levels and reducing the shaking. We have been through over-dependence on Sinemet, to a period now when my husband's neurologist is trying to reduce the Sinemet and rely more heavily on Permax. The strategy seems to be working well enough, because he has more consistent periods of being able to do things without undue shaking, and before the stiffness of late evening takes over. A recent newletter spoke of potential legislation to establish a national council for PD that might have the capacity to encourage more research funding on PD. Are you aware of such efforts? Is that central government involvement in research in Canada? Keep well. Thanks for writing. I appreciate hearing form you, and wish you good luck. k. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Karin M. Beros, MSO [log in to unmask] International and Area Studies voice: (510) 642-8542 Office of the Dean, 260 Stephens Hall fax: (510) 642-9466 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------