Wendy, I was interested in your remark that you are taking pramipexole. I am part of the study at WashU and have been communicating with three other people involved in studies around the country. I'd be interested in knowing what your experience with the drug has been. You also commented that eldepryl and pp slow the disease's progression. Has your doctor told you this? Mine discounts the claim that eldepryl retards it, and has never made that claim for pp. It would be great if it did. My heart goes out to you because you're so young - the same age as my daughter. By the same token, you're sure to be around for the cure. With many promising treatments on the horizon, you hopefully won't have to wait too long. Keep in touch. Pat Schark