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My name is Pamela Deslongchamps, I have had Parkinsons for almost twelves year. I was pregnant with my first daughter while I was working at The Atomic Energy of Canada. My mother who also worked there detected a slight tremor in my right hand, while I was drinking my coffee out of a styrofoam cup. I went to see a doctor in Oakville, Ontario. Canada and he diagnosed me with a mild case of Parkinsons. Of course I was devistated. I proceeded to get three other opinions, because at an age of 29 it was at that time unheard of. Parkinsons was supposed to be an old persons disease. At this time, I have made friends with Lynda McKenzie who wrote a letter into the newspaper in her article she was looking for anyone who was of her age who had Parkinsons. I replied and telephoned her and we have kept in touch ever since. We now have various meetings with people of our own age who have Parkinsons at different levels. I now take Sinemet, Permax, Eldepryl ( some contriversy over this) and Propranolol. Is there anyone out there who is taking any of the latter drugs? I would appreciate hearing from them. Lynda and Al will be going to Holland this week to participate in the Walk-a-thon. Hope to make some friends along the way, Pam Deslongchamps. Transmitted 95-09-12