I am currently working on forming a support group in the Frederick, Maryland area. Since I have not had much experiance with support groups I am starting somewhat blind -so to speak. I would appreciate any helpful hints, clues, suggestions or warnings that others may have. Also if anyone from this area is interested in assisting me or just attending please contact me. I know it probably seems strange for someone with no experiance to start a support group but it seems to be the only way we will ever get one, so I decided to take the plunge ( hope the water isnt too deep- I would hate to drown/fail) Has anyone ever heard of any corrolation to chocolate affecting pd? Lately I have had a craving for Hershey Bars but after I eat 2 I seem to go to a off mode, rigidity and tremor greatly increase. This has never happened before and may noot be associated at all but I would like to know if I am nuts or if there is merit to this relation between PD and chocolate. (It seems it also affects my ability to spell and type- at least it makes a good excuse_) John Kraft [log in to unmask] 50/15yrs sinemet cr 50/200 2 day sinemet 25/100 4 day permax .25 2 1/2 amantadine 100 1 day