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CORRECTION: YIKES!! Make that an Estraderm 0.05 patch.. NOT .005. Barb Mallut, [log in to unmask] ---------- From: PARKINSN: Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network on behalf of Barbara Mallut Sent: Thursday, September 19, 1996 1:28 PM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Re: Menopause Henry and Ruth... I've used the Estroderm (.005 mg) patch for the entire 6 years since my hysterectomy. The patch, in bypassing the stomach, requires a MUCH lower dose of estrogen to be effective. I've never had any problems using the patch, EXCEPT: DIrections say to use a new patch 2 time per week. Occasionally run out before I can get to the pharmacy, and end up wearing that last patch for a coupla extra days. I've recently noticed that when that happens, by the 2nd or 3rd day on an older patch (which, after all, should have been changed on time!) I tend to get a bit shaky - noot tremors - shaky... like I needed to get some food in me or drink orange juice for a pick-me-up kind of shakey (Hope this makes sense!). SInce I'm NOTHING if not a "foodie," <grin> I tried THAT before going to the pharmacy, but food didn't change the shaky feeling. A fresh Estroderm patch DID do the trick in a coupla hours tho. Sooooo... for what it's worth, that's my experience with estrogen. Barb Mallut, [log in to unmask] ---------- From: PARKINSN: Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network on behalf of Henry Spielberger Sent: Thursday, September 19, 1996 3:27 AM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Menopause Hi. My name is Henry Spielberger. My wife, Ruth, was diagnosed with PD in 1988 (Age:45) while living in Holland. Started having on/off in 1993 (in Houston, Tx). Now in Baton Rouge, La. I can't remember all the Neuro's she's had. Ruth likes to write. Mostly short anecdotal (I'm an engineer so pardon my spelling) pieces but she's starting to write stories for kids (our daughter is 12). Anyone have experience with PD, menopause, estrogen therapy? She started feeling awful after the 1st week and had to stop. Neuro suggests lower dose but she'd feel better knowing actual experience. Taking Sinemet, CR, eldepryl, klonopin, Prozac. Estroge Therapy: cycrin+climara Thanks, Ruth, 53, diagnosed with PD in 1988