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Mary Sheehan wrote: > n 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 thanks for your attention, Reading your message above I am not so sure that your stage may be considered as "very mild" and I wonder if you go for dopamine would'nt that cause a very good result in improving your symptoms. Best wishes and good luck, +----| Joao Paulo de Carvalho |------ + | [log in to unmask] | +--------| Salvador-Bahia-Brazil |------+