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I wrote: >>>Tell your friend that I have been diagnosed less than a year, symptomatic >>>for less than two, and if I have to write more than my signature I use the >>>computer. I continue to work as an engineering manager in a large, >>>multi-national corporation, my balance and gait are generally ok, but my >>>hand hurts so quickly trying to write that I quickly give up. Someone responded: >>Richard, when you finally start sinemet, you will probably discover that you >>can write again without discomfort. Starting on Eldepryl first, in some ways >>delays the benefits of levodopa....especially when you are trying to remain >>working. >> >>A two week trial on Sinemet would probably verify this and give you and your >>neuro further information on the cost/benefit ratio. I responded: >Thanks so much for your response to my posting. I am a little curious about >your recommendation to evaluate levodopa use. The common medical wisdom appears >to be hold off initiation of the drug as long as possible, especially in light >of my tender years (41). With my symptoms at a level where I can still >accomodate them, and with so many years (God willing) that I will need to >continue functioning, it would seem that holding off is prudent. > >I look forward to your comments. What's the opinion of you experienced PDers? Rich Thompson