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Dorothy Raynor wrote: > mother, who is 78, has just been diagnosed with PD, based on the fact that > she told her doctor that she is getting really bad on her feet, and that her > hands are shaky. Her hands have been shaky for many years - she is on many > medications - antidepressants, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and on and > on. She also mixes alcohol with these medications, although this isn't talked > about. She does not get out much, is not interested in anything except > sleeping, I'm very frustrated with this, and > the fact that the doctor gave her medication for PD based on the above Dorothy, You are wise to be concerned. Most likely the doctor has given her a thorough checkup, and in fact may have been monitoring her for some time, based on what you have related. However, her use of multiple medications, particularly combined with alcohol and a sedentary lifestyle, could cause some of the effects you mention. People have been misdiagnosed with PD. I think it would be a good idea to speak with her doctor personally, and to get a second opinion if you are not satisfied. -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar You may wish to contact: Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]> for further information.