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A relatively early symptom that my husband had was double-vision not correctable by glasses. (My impression is that the double-vision was within each eye and not due to problems between the eyes.) Miriam L. Denham [log in to unmask] On Tue, 23 Apr 1996, Chris McConville wrote: > I am writing this for my in-laws who do not have access to e-mail. My > father-in-law is 76 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson's about > 3 o4 4 years ago. At times he has been experiencing double vision and > some blurred vision. He has had his eyes checked and there was nothing > found that would cause this problem. We are wondering if vision problems > could be a side affect of the Parkinson's itself or the medication. He takes > only Sinement CR 50/200 three times a day, 9 AM, noon and 4 PM. > Also, he is experiencing very dry skin that at times is extremely > itchy on his scalp. The skin is dry and scaly yet seems to secrete > excessive oil. Has anyone else experienced this problem and does anyone > have any suggestions on how to cope with this? > The other problem he has trouble with is back pain. At times it is > between the shoulders and other times it is in the lower back. Although he > did have open heart surgery a year ago, he had the back pain before the > diagnosis of Parkinson's. Is back pain associated with Parkinson's in > particular and any suggestions on alleviating it? > Thanks to any help you can give. I have been sending printed copies > of the messages to them and they have been very appreciative and find them to > be very helpful. > Sincerely, > Chris McConville ([log in to unmask]) >