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To Michael Park--Glad you found us! A couple of suggestions, as I'm sure others will also answer, and some Canadians will answer about the local situation. A good book to start with is the classic by Sidney Dorros, "Parkinson's: a Patient's View"--not new, but basic. Also, by Sue Dauphin, "Parkinson's Disease:the Mystery, the Search and the Promise" which is a more general and historical approach. Another Canadian told me she was able to reach the (USA)National Parkinson Foundation by their toll free number: 1-800-327-4545. They will send excellent free pubs and a subscription to their newsletter.Also, if you have web access, there are a number of PD "home pages" available--post a request here, and someone will supply addresses if you can use them. Do persist in trying to find a support group, too. As for the neuro appt.--ask ANY questions that they have in mind--there aren't any "dumb" questions. It has taken us years to discover, thanks to the list, that one can experiment a bit with meds, in addition to the doctor's fine- tuning---our neuro NOW (after 6 yrs.) says,"You are allowed 2 extra pills a day (regular Sinemet)" Never mentioned that before--but be aware that NO TWO PDers are alike--as to symptoms, meds used, progression, etc. so be pre- pared to be flexible and keep learning...Success to you all--Camilla Flintermann, Oxford,Ohio