Linda, Thanks for your message. There were many points of similarity between your initial experience and developing experience with PD and those I have experienced, except that my PD started on my right side and is still basically confined to that area. The tiredness, weariness, and lack of energy, however, is basically identical. I am still working, though I don't know how much longer that will be the case. I experienced my first symptoms in 1989. I hope your disability hearing goes well. You write well. Thanks for taking your time to share your experience. Howard Cohrt [log in to unmask]