Susan, I too am an early pd. I am 51 and have been diagnosed for 7 years. My symptoms have been muscle rigidity-dystonia- and slowness. Almost like becoming a statue. I do not have the tremors. My sinemet quite working this year so I had aright side pallodomity to losen muscles on left so I could walk again. I am still in recovery. It is hard to be so young and limited with a good mind. I taught school for 28 years and had to retire by age 50. I am working on staying positive, but it is hard. Thank goodness I have a great husband. My EMail is [log in to unmask] if you wish to write personally. Good luck. Patricia