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Hello, I just subscribed to parkinsn.list Barbara suggested I introduce myself. My name is Ron Kessing. I live in Tempe, AZ. I am 44 years old and was diagnosed in Oct 1993. My symtoms were no right arm swing and shakey writing. Dr. M. Kurth (Barrows Neurological Institute) diagnosed me in about 5 minutes. He immediatedly put me on 5 mg eldepryl 2x per day. Dr. Kurth invited me to participate in a pramipexole study. I think I was on a placebo the first 9 mos. I am now on the real thing and it seems to be working. Still very littly right arm swing, but writing is much better. (BTW I also have a little trouble with trackball and mouse---I'm looking for solutions) In the grand scheme of things, I do not have much of a problem with Parkinson. We caught it early and treatment is rather mild---eldepryl and pramipexole. I am interested in studying information on Parkinson Disease and hearing peoples experiences with the disease and treatment. I have searched libraries, journals and the 'net for info. I have searched the Young Parkinson BBS in CA. It is quite good and is getting up to date info. Thank you to the people who provide this service. Also, I am looking forward to hearing from all the subscribers. Ron Kessing [log in to unmask] -- "Racing is life, everything before and after is just waiting."