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I am a 55 year old male who was diagnosed with PD in 2/92 after first developing a right arm tremor in 1/91. The diagnoses was confirmed by the neurology department at the Mayo Clinic, were I now treat. I just returned from my third visit to the Mayo 5/22/95. My condition remains static without any change since 4/94. I medicate with Sinemet CR (l & l/2), Permax (.25 mg) and Eldepryl (5mg) at 0600hrs on an empty stomach one hour pre and post. Repeat at 1300hrs. This seems to serve me well since 4/94. I am a practicing trial attorney in Kalamazoo Michigan and so far PD has not interfered with my vocation. I try to keep a positive attitude about the future and focus my attention on living my life one day at a time. I should also advise you I am a recovering alcoholic as of 8/17/90. I often wonder if my abuse of alcohol had some part to play in the PD process. If anyone has any information on this supposition I would welcome a response. James D. Ryan ([log in to unmask])