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Hello Jackie, * In a message to Peter Vanderkam on 04-09-97, [log in to unmask] said the following: P> Hi-- P> I'm new to this service. I'm writing on behalf of my 80-year-old P> father-in-law, who's had Parksinson's for a few years. During the last 2 P> years or so, he's had a problem with orthostatic hypotension. In other P> words, sometimes, when he stands up, his blood pressure drops extremely P> low. He's passed out a few times, and had to be taken to the emergency P> room a few times. P> He's on Sinemet, Eldeprel, proamatine, and florinef acetate. I've looked P> at some 300 messages from people on this list, and no one has mentioned P> this problem, so I'm assuming it's rare. He's seeing a neurologist, not a P> PD specialist. Aside from this symptom, he seems to be having some memory P> loss, his speech is very slow, and his movements stiff. But it's the low P> blood pressure we're concerned about. I wonder if this could be life P> threatening? This is not uncommon. My wife is afflicted the same way. Is it life threatening? Well, our doctor makes a joke out of it and tells my wife that one thing is for sure, she'll never die of hi-blood pressure. That is funny, but will she die of a blood pressure that is too low. My understanding is that the possiblity is there. What %? I have no idea. good luck, Peter. P> Also, we live in the L.A. area. I don't know if this question is P> appropriate, but if it is--does anyone know a good PD specialist here? P> Thanks so much for any information. P> Jackie Naiditch ([log in to unmask]) Netmail 1:229/510 (Online Now) E-mail: [log in to unmask]