MaryEllen, Yes, indeed, it sounds a little strange. Hytrin (I think that's what you are referring to), is a drug used for prostate disease and not for strokes, to my knowledge. Does he have any pain (back or leg)? You may be correct in your suspicions that he may not have PD. Best, Bob -- ******************************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S. Phone: 510-849-2555 Neurological Surgery FAX: 510-849-2557 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA E-Mail: [log in to unmask] World Wide Web: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> CompuServe: 72303,3442 America Online: BobFink "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************************