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Hi, I'm new to the list and I'd like to introduce myself to all. I'm a librarian in a public library as you can see from my signature panel. My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's a couple of years ago. She's been on several different medications since then. She was also told that she has essential tremors in her arms and hands. A week ago last Monday she had a severe reaction to her medications. She's currently taking Artane and the highest dosage of Sinemet. She's also on Atenolol for high blood pressure. Her reaction was in the form of violent arm and leg movements with a rocking of the torso. The doctor determined that the high dosage of Sinemet along with the Artane and the fact that the neurologist told her she could take over the counter sleep aids were all waring with each other to cause this reaction. They decided to cut her dosage of Sinemet in half and she appears to be much better. Mom will be 72 in March. I just need help in understanding this disease and a place to come to when I have questions. Thanks for the opportunity to visit with you all. Sincerely, Sheila Chaudoin Sheila Chaudoin Phone: 319-263-3065 Musser Public Library Fax: 319-264-1033 304 Iowa Ave. [log in to unmask] Muscatine, Ia 52761-3875 http://www.rbls.lib.il.us/mus/index.html