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Thank you Barbara Patterson for your warm welcome to the Parkinsn list. I have been reading the list for about a week...and am beginning to feel more comfortable among you. My name is Jeanne and I was diagnosed with PD about six months ago. Needless to tell you, I was in a state of shock. In hindsight I should not have been for my mother and brother both had Parkinsons before me. I am so curious to know if that situation is unusual as several doctors have told me PD is not a familial thing. After seeing a neurologist for about five months I suddenly received a card from him saying he was leaving his practice. Strange, as I had an appointment with him just two weeks prior. It was frightening to feel alone and set adrift. One has to be strong in these situations and so I set about looking for someone new to connect with. After attending a seminar put on by the Parkinson's Institute in Sunnyvale, CA, I felt braver and have made an appointment for next week to go there and have my situation evaluated. Sinemet and Eldepryl are the meds I am taking now. It is very interesting to read from all of you your experiences with these meds and to learn of others. Thanx for being out there! Jeanne Truax [log in to unmask]