I, too, had shoulder problems & had cortisone shots twice. When the shoulder became painful again, the rheumatologist sent me to a neuologist who diagnosed pd. Since I started on selegiline in '92, I haven't had any more problems with the shoulder (touch wood). Ivan, I think my family's record of diabetes will really screw up your numbers....maternal aunt, paternal uncle, one sister who is insulin-dependent, 3 brothers who are/were pre-diabetic (one died) and 2 nephews (both died). Barb =========================================================================== Barbara Patterson [log in to unmask] HSC 2J22 905-525-9140, ext. 22403 School of Nursing ===========================================================================