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Barb and Ivan: I haven't posted much lately, but your messages this morning (Friday, Oct. 17) drew me in like a giant magnet. Even though we've never met face-to-face, I consider you both as friends. It hurts to know that people I care about are in so much emotional and physical pain. Your rage seemed to claw at my screen in an attempt to rip through the metal and glass and free itself. I sincerely hope both of you can find a way to release the overwhelming pain and anger you are experiencing now. At some point, we all share a common enemy in the advancement of PD: the fear that we've lost control of our lives. Before we realize it, our life becomes one huge pill schedule where we're forced to squeeze in not only our normal day-to-day activities but also endless doctor appointments, "off" periods, special diets, forms to fill out, daytime naps to compensate for sleep lost at night, surgeries and recovery time from surgeries. When are we allowed to do our "living"? I'll be thinking about both of you. Peace. Stan Houston (54/6.5) [log in to unmask]