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To Norm Archer: The question re. sweating is treated in an article in the 4th quarter, 1995, issue of the NPF Parkinson's Report, which is excerpted as follows: Thermoregulation Abnormalities. Impaired thermoregulatory control has long been known to occur in patients with untreated idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Sudden periodic episodes characterized by generalized and profuse hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) which appear to be independent from environmental temperature influences during "off" periods. A similar phenomenon termed sweating crisis had been observed during the early part of the century. These events are often associated with other features of autonomic hyper- activity such as hypertension, tachycardia, and flushing. Levodopa and dopamine agonists improve these symptoms. Beta-blockers (propanolol) may be beneficial. Other neurologic conditions where excessive sweating has been described include diabetic neuropathy and familiar dysauto- nomia. Peak-dose sweating, hyperplexia, and hyperthermia have also been reported. Search for an alternative diagnosis in these situations such as endocrine dysfunction or infection should be carried out. The cause is poorly understood. I hope this helps. Gaylord Rough <[log in to unmask]>