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Hello All! My name is Mary L. Williams, and I live in southwest Virginia. I decided to subscribe to this list because my aunt, who is only 54, was recently diagnosed as having Parkinson's. Needless to say, she is rather distraught over this, but she is confronting the issue head-on by reading and learning as much as possible on the subject. I want to help her in this regard by utilizing the online resources I have at my disposal. To look at my aunt, one would never know that she has Parkinson's; at this point, she does not have a tremor, and she is very mobile. For some time though, she has been experiencing difficulties with the left side of her body. Going for a walk can be a real chore for her. She has experienced a diminished sense of smell as well as taste. She has also reported instances where her brain seems to momentarily shut down and she "forgets" how to complete the task at hand. Other than these problems, she functions reasonably well and works at a full-time job. She has begun taking medication, but often she winds up feeling nauseous. Her doctor told her that it is sometimes necessary to fine tune the medication until hitting on the right combination and dosage levels. My aunt rarely complains, but I know that she is worried about the future. I'm hoping that information and support derived from this list will help alleviate her fears somewhat. Mary L. Williams ([log in to unmask])