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In a similar situation, after I subscribed to this list, I requested a referral to a Movement Disorders Clinc!!!! The neurologist complied and my husband was placed on Clozaril. This has made a world of difference. I think the perceived problems with weekly blood tests are in the minds of the doctors! Miriam L. Denham [log in to unmask] On Tue, 4 Mar 1997, Janet S. Helton wrote: > Hi, > > My name is Janet Helton. I'm new to this list. My father, soon to be > 77, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease about six months ago. Just > recently, he went through a series of tests to rule out other > possibilities. His MRI and EEG showed moderate atrophy of the brain, he > has some difficulties with cognitive thinking and processing. He hasn't > been able to take most of the medication usually prescribed for PD. > > Last week, his nuerologist recommended they keep his medication the > same. With his cognitive problems most of the medications used would > only make matters worse. > > I'm finding it very difficult to deal with this. Maybe it's the fear of > the unknown. Can anyone provide me with some information about how they > have dealt with this disease and maybe what to expect. I know every > person is different. > > Thank you. > -- > Janet S. Helton, M.Ed. > Word Processing Plus > Secretarial Services > [log in to unmask] > http://www.webspawner.com/users/jshelton/ > > > > April 19, 1995 -- Survivor > Oklahoma City, Oklahoma > THANK YOU AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >