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Frances.... I have developed a similar problem, tho also have noticed within the past 6 months or so that I often run out of breath while speaking. Feels as tho I didn' t take as deep a breath as I began a sentance, and kind hafta gulp a bit more air to complete the sentance. This isn't an all-day-every-day problem, but it IS frequent enough for me to be conscious of it. The "tight band feeling" is part-time also, and usually when I recline or sit. Barb Mallut, [log in to unmask] ---------- From: PARKINSN: Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network on behalf of Frances Armstrong Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 1996 7:36 AM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Re: Newbie & breathing problems I'd also be interested in information about breathing problems associated with Parkinson's. In my case it's not a matter of shortness of breath, but a feeling that the muscles needed to breathe are cramped, like a tight band around the lower ribs. This only happens when I'm sitting, standing or lying down, never during vigorous exercise. It usually happens about three hours after taking a Sinemet 100/25 pill, and is much worse, and lasts longer, if I take a Sinemet 200/50 CR. Frances Armstrong [log in to unmask]