Greeting and Salutations!!!! My name is Wayne John and my mother was diagnosed with PD three years ago. She read about this list on a pamphlet in her doctors office and suggested that I e-mail the list and find out what you guys are all about. As it turns out, the list has proved to be a very informative source of information for her and my dad. More so it seems than the doctors she has seen. She has been reading the list for about 3 weeks now, and feels it's time to introduce herself to the cyberworld. Since my computer is with me and not her, I'm an acting liason for her. Any personal replys can be mailed to [log in to unmask], or 75601,[log in to unmask] Here's Sue.... Hi! I'm new to the Parkinson's list. After being diagnosed with PD 3 years ago, I seem to know well what it is all about. I have what seems to be the look-alike but feels like actual PD. I would be interested in hearing if anyone knows of a connection between vitamin D and the lack of calcium with PD. I was diagnosed as having a non-functioning para-thyroid gland three days after birth. Some of the prescription drugs I am taking at the moment are artane, sinemet, and eldyprel. Also, would anyone say that a person's attitude would affect the symptoms of PD. To all a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!!!! :) --Susan Michael