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This is my first message to the list so will introduce myself briefly. I will 62 in a few days. I was diagnosed with PD 6 1/2 yrs ago, but can reconize some symtoms having beome apparent as early as 8 yrs ago or more. I opted for a medical incentive package and retired, at 59 1/2 yr, from university teaching after nearly 30 yrs. I currently take one Sinemet CR 50-200 4 times/day, one 5mg Eldepryl 2 times/day, and 400IU vitamin E 1/day. May 8 Don Berns in presenting his 2 1/2 post-Pallidotomy report stated: " Since last December I have been using magnetic therapy in the form of magnetic insoles for my shoes, sitting on Kenko magnetic chair pads at the computer and in my car, and sleeping on a magnetic sleep pad. All of which I believe have benefitted me in sleeping sounder and feeling more energized. " I have been reading this list for several months, and this is the first time that I have seen 'magnetic therapy' mentioned in any message (I was off the list for the month of February). I have some friends who have been encouraging me to try some magnetic products, of the type listed in Dr. Bern's message, to see if they have any noticeable effects on my PD symtoms. [It could be that any noticeable effects would ultimately be due to the sounder sleep and feeling more energized mentioned above.] Are there any others on this list who have had any experience with magnetic devices of the types listed?? I am interested in receiving both positive and negative as well as neutral responses as to what, if any, effects have been observed. I am seeking this information only for my personal use in deciding whether or not to try these devices. Responses may be posted to the list or sent to me by Email. Thank you very much. Forrest Glick, <[log in to unmask]>