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Ralph G. Herbst wrote: > > Last year, in June, I was > diagnosed as having PD. The last year has been real roller coaster ride. My > first symptoms appeared in my right hand and wrist and now my right upper > extremity (RUE) is affected. When my wife's Mom passed away in March, I > started to notice rigidity in my right foot and toes and a wierd feeling in > my leg. I have a postural tremor in my right hand and arm, and also a > tremor at rest. Currently, I am taking > Eldepryl 5mg. (twice a day) and Permax (twice a day, total daily = 1.5 mg > and increasing) I am waiting impatiently for the Permax to improve my fine > motor skills (handwriting and typing), as now I can sign my name but it sure > takes awhile. I will have to consider Sinemet as the next drug if the > Permax doesn't help more than it has so far. I know there must be alot of > other PD patients on the same meds? Welcome to the list and never ending roller coaster ride. I was diagnosed with PD 6+ years ago. Your path sounds very similar to mine so far. Symptoms were similar, Permax, Pergiloid?, Sinemet, Eldypryl had not GOOD effects on me. Finally Artane has at least relieved the tremors somewhat. Mike