---------- Forwarded Message ---------- From: Randy D. Schmitzer, 74731,1456 TO: Parkinsn list DATE: 12/28/96 10:18 PM Hi, I am new to the Parkinsn. I am also a early onset PWP. I was first diagnosed in 1990 at the age of 37. I am now 43. My tremors at this time are still restricted to my right arm. Also notice myself slowing down as time goes on. At first it was just a slight tremor and has progressed to a steady pronounced tremor. I did have earlier symptoms and ask my family doctor about them and was told it was essential tremor and not to worry and I didn't for a while. After becomeing a newlywed and at my beautiful wifes insistance I changed doctors and you can guess the rest. I notice how hard writting has become(right handed). Amantidine has helped somewhat with that. I also take 5 mg of Eldepryl twice a day. I had a hard time getting my body/system to accept this meds. DHEA has helped me accept the meds. I refuse to slow down and let this disease consume me! I know my battle is a long and uphill one. I do not give in easy. I do enjoy reading everyone's input about there meds and anything that helps the nonstop battle that we all endure. I do look forward to my daily reading of the Parkinsn List. Randy D. Schmitzer [log in to unmask]