Dear members, Thank you all again for your wonderful and caring words for our Prime Minister. Don't anybody worry, our peace process is alive and well and if anything has been shifted into high gear. the Israeli people themselves will not let peace die along with it's memorable leader. It was astounding seeing so many world leaders gather to pay their last respects at todays funeral. But what's even more amazing was the outpouring of love, respect and admiration by the Israeli people themselves as the country virtually came to a halt and people from all over came to pay their last respects. No, peace has not died, it has just been given a slight jolt. I know this is not a political forum but I just wanted to convey a little of what is going on here in response to the many postings concerning Israel. Now back to PD. I also wanted to thank you all for the advice concerning my mother in law and our hesitations on starting her on conventional medicine. Your responses to begin taking the conventional medication as soon as possible has certainly swung the pendulum in L-dopas favor. I think my wife realizes that she must begin treatment ASAP. But I do have a question Is L-dopa the same thing as Sinemet? If not what are the differences? I hope to report to all of you my mother in laws first reaction to the Meds within the week. Then to rely on your expertise in getting us through the next stages. Thank you all again and SHALOM. Danny Gewirtz Ma'aleh Adumim Israel ([log in to unmask])