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In a message dated 97-11-05 04:19:56 EST, you write: << Mary, Could you please describe your symptoms inicially and now for us ? Best wishes, Joao Paulo >> In an earlier post, I mentioned that my PD is progressing very slowly. I believe I have had PD for 11 years, beginning with frozen shoulder. I was diagnosed almost 2 years ago and have had hardly any progression in that time. I am still not on Dopamine - I only take Eldepryl and vits C and E for their neuroprotective qualities. I started Mirapex last month for the same reason. I believe Mirapex has helped with balance and I know my handwriting is much improved. My symptoms at onset (after frozen shoulder) Slownesss, rigidity and lack of coordination in right arm. These symptoms were followed within a couple of years by micrographia, fatigue and loss of smell. My doctor felt that my symptoms were the result of my frozen shoulder. It wasn't until my micrographia got so bad that I couldn't fill out a form in his office and had to sell my business because of my bradykinesia that he sent me to a neuro who diagnosed PD. My symptoms now: Slight tremor in right hand, slight balance problem in right leg, loss of arm swing, bradykinesia in right hand, afternoon fatigue. My sense of smell and bradykinesia have been greatly improved by Eldepryl. My neuro says I am still in an early stage and my PD is classified as very mild. Mary