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Hi, My name is Germaine, (67yrs). Last year, my husband Bill (68yrs) was diagnosed with "parkinsonism" (Is that the same as a little bit pregnant?) The neurologist said it wasn't PD because Bill only had tremors in his left hand, sometimes transmitted to the right hand, but his physical shape was excellent, no weakness in muscles, etc. At first, Bill's manner changed: he was shuffling, his arms just hung down and his head was bowed when he walked. I watched all this happening, Bill turning into an "old man" before my eyes. (And I wasn't willing to be married to an old man, not yet.) That's when I dragged Bill to the doctor and said, What gives? Now Bill takes one Sinemet CR 200/50 every morning. There's some improvement. Certainly no more shuffling, etc. But he has trouble putting his thoughts into words. His speech is slow. I feel more should be done, but his doctor says he's happy with the results.(!) I joined the list because I need support and can't get it here. We retired to a small coastal town in Nova Scotia, 3 years ago. In perfect health. But being "from away", it's not easy to be accepted by the locals, and I just hunger for a good old chat, with a friend, over a cup of tea. The list is the next best thing, believe me. Thanks for listening, Germaine