In a message dated 97-03-10 17:58:45 EST, [log in to unmask] (Bob Hills) writes: << Charley wrote > My Neuro's opinion is that > younger patients should postpone the use of Sinemet, if possible, and > later minimize its use. >> When faced with the same decisioin to begin sinemet or delay sinement introduction I opted for now. Since contracting PD I am living in the present to do as much as I can with my current limitations. Who nows how long I will live? It would be unfornuate if my life ended before I swithched to Sinemet which by its consumption now has let me do so much more with my life than I would have been able if not taking the drugs. (my English teacher would shudder with that sentence but too tired to correct it) Humorless in Manlius NY [log in to unmask]