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Hi all and happy 1996! First I would like to say that over the past month or so that I have been reading this newsgroup I have learned a great deal and recieved a lot of useful information. I have been printing some of this and sharing it with my Mother and she has really appreciated it. I think the big envelope of information I gave her over the holiday finally convinced her that she should get herself on-line. I am a bit worried about the fact that my mother has started to eat a very low protein diet. I understand that a low protein diet is helpful in enhancing the affects of some medication, but I am a little confused about this. My mother is not yet taking Sinemet (she is on Eldepryl and Amantadine). Dairy protein she thinks is the worst. She was already eating a pretty low protein diet before - no red meat and a little chicken and fish. The real reason this worries me is that she is losing weight and having a hard time keeping her weight up. I feel that she already has so much to focus on (planning out her meds, having to take some with a snack etc) that this diet thing is one more thing she has to worry about and obsess over. Part of me feels that she should just eat what she likes (eveything in moderation) - go for some ice cream now that she needs to maintain her weight. I would love to hear some feedback. I feel like an over-worried daughter! Thanks! ***************************************************************** Rachael Albert Account Coordinator The Monster Board [log in to unmask] http://www.monster.com *****************************************************************