-- [ From: Donna Kipp * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] -- Dear Dar, I too find a correlation between my period and worsening of my symptoms. For me though generally the worse point is in the middle of my cycle. I recently got a mailing from the Oregon Health Ctr. you may be interested in, they are doing survey on this. The Address is; Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Board, L226, Portland Oregon 97201-3098 Tel 503-494-5285 As far as things that help symptoms I am afraid there is no magic answer; I am pretty much a vegetarian ( with some rare cheating) . This has helped a lot. I exercise daily and meditate. I have been known to increase my Sinemet during this time if I really need to be feeling well. Keep the Faith. Donna