For Dawn Roest and anyone interested. I am 43 years old and have had PD symtoms for 11 years. I was diagnosed in March 1989 at a London hospital after three years of visiting many different medical practioners. My first symptoms were drawing up of toes on my left foot, trembling of left leg, limping, then after some time clawing of left hand, ache in left shoulder and trembling left arm. I was initially diagnosed as having MS. I have a rather lengthy record of my symptoms and diagnosis on computer which I'll be happy to let you have, and anyone else interested. My motto is "be positive" although its hard sometimes. Best wishes. Susan Hogger-Chamberlain (UK) [log in to unmask]