My thanks for the speed of acceptance to the list and the welcome given.I have been a reader of the newsletter for some time via my son-in-law [log in to unmask],who has also occassionally passed on messages for me.Now I can communicate myself. Here are some brief details of me. Name- Sydney Adams .British,living in France.Diagnosed as Parkinsonian in France,five years ago,after beeing misdiagnosed in Britain. Major problems are-Initiating and sustaining movements.Getting medication to work.Falling over. Interests are-DIet.Exercise.Travel.Defeating the effects of the disease. I have already benefitted considerably from information gained from this source and am most grateful for this and hope to continue to do so.Thank You.Syd Adams. 106072,607 Compuserve.com