Thanks for the feedback on my hip and back pain. My doctor in Houston ( I was there in June) took me off CR and started me back on 25/100. He also increased my daily dose from 8 to 12 mg. daily. while it has stopped my "equilibrium" problems and has helped my "freezing" and dyskinetic episodes it may be in part what is causing my problems. I am on Mirapex (started this week by my neuro in Pittsburgh. She is at the same time weaning me off of 3mg. daily dose of Permax. I appreciate the "feedback" from the members on this list! I certainly think it is important to be our own advocates to get the maximum benefit out of medications for the "best quality of life" possible. [log in to unmask]