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hi all, i've been lurking and gathering information on the list for quite a while now and thought some of the recent posts say it's time for me to introduce myself. my name is leigh williams, 39/2, another yo pwp. the pesticide discussion is quuite intriguing to me, as i worked in greenhouses and tree farms here in nc for years. i was exposed to many pesticides and herbicides on a daily basis. i truly believe that plays a major role in what's happened to me. also, the fibromyalgia post brings me out as well. way back in 1984, i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. i am of the opinion it was pd starting. ten years later in 1994, i began to have severe tremors, inability to turn over in bed, a great ability to "toss the salad", or any other food, it was just that i was doing food art all over the place if you get my drift. i was also extremely slow, stiff, and had severe leg cramps. here's a question for the group: here are the meds they currently have me on: neurontin 1200mg. am & pm, with 800 mg. at midday and evening. i take norflex 100mg. am & pm. i take .5 xanax 4 times daily. these meds have reduced my symptoms dramatically, i have occasional tremor, freeze once in a while , and am still stiff as hell, but trying to cope. my balance has not improved however. last friday my dr. put me on dantrium 25g at bedtime for foot and leg cramps. haven't gotten it filled yet so i can't comment on that. yes i'm getting to the question. have any of the othre young onset folks been on a similar regime, or do any of you folks who are so knowledgeable think this is appropriate? i do see a movement disorder specialist, but my primary care is at a local pain clinc. it seems like a nasty soup of drugs to me, but i don't dare complain, as it has me going most of the time anyway. also wanted to say briefly how much i appreciate the listserv. i regularly take info to both mds off this list. much thanks to you all. shake, rattle and roll..............leigh