Thanks &greatings to everyone.I am not new,but out on my own now.Before I corresponded through our son Kim in Australia.So.....here goes,I am learning to type handle the computer-----the lot,-when parky & rls etc will let me.Itis exciting to have available so much info and be part of a group such as this ,feel I am now able to make more informed decisions &that I have many new friends who share my problem. QUESTION -Has anyone experienced or know about loosing the sensitivy of finger tips & toes .this began about a year ago &has now progressed to half way up calf mussles feels semi numb Cannot tell temp. of water etc.Dr says circulation fine blood test all normal including B12.medication --25/100mg sinemet 2 every four hours.keeps me going but often barely works & ALWAYS TAKES AN HOUR TO COME IN .I TOOK ELDERPRYL for about 4 years then after a short time of adding disapal cogentin etc.began sinemet CR 50/2oo now25/100more effective. After starting at one CR a day about two years ago it is quite scary to think what the future holds.Bromocriptine for a few mths. did nothing. Re.FAVA BEANS ,In N.Z. we grow broad beans aa a winter vege.-spring.On a packet Isee VICIA FABA in brackets.Have made inquiries & no-one seems to know of fava beans.Anyway these grow average 1.5 meter high and have pods about 25 cm long with white beans with distinctive flavour. When these pods reach about 15 cm they can be cut up whole with imature beans inside and cooked. This way they are not so strong and hopefully have more dopamine. Be interested to hear if this is the right fava bean. John Cottingham --Here here ! ! I appreciated your last postingand all the info. Barbara Patterson--Thankyou for the welcome and all the info. -most useful.Exxcuse mistakes. From Pam Barnett "Happy is the man that finds wisdom and the man that gets understanding."Prov.3:13 HOPE I have permission to pinch your idea John. Pam Barnett