Ivan: Hope your trip to Boston is productive and you find some answers to help with those horrendous-sounding problems. Hang in there. I'll be thinking about you, as I also am seeking information on the progress of my Parkinson's. (I'm seeing a new specialist next week, although the rapid onset or my new symptoms is not as severe as yours.) Please update us as soon as you can. Good luck. Stan Houston (53/5+) [log in to unmask]