Marjorie Moorefield, I guess you can include me in the GUILTY AS CHARGED category, as I too believe in "grasping at straws." But I prefer to think of it as using my own intellect and research capabilities to help me interpret the mysteries of the mind and body, and the mind-body connection! Since I see the progression of my symptoms as having gone from RSI (Reptitive Strain Injuries----to---RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)---to---Parkinson's Disease, I have encompassed all three dx in my research. Just last week I had a conversation with a Pain Clinic devoted to RSD, and the director asked me how I responded to HYPNOTISM because it part of their therapy I couldn't tell him, because I've never tried it. I would be very interested in knowing more about your experience. Physican Heal Thyself, and find doc you're comfortable with. I've had some lulu's myself. And to JOYCE: Thanks for bringing your Spanish country doctor to us, since it's unlikely we'll be travelling there anytime soon! Barbara Blake-Krebs (55. dx 12 yrs.) [log in to unmask]