hi linda you wrote: >He claims that the mirapex really didn't make him feel >any better and that adding on the Sinemet increased or >added to his problems. To answer your first question, >he had just begun the Sinement three weeks ago.... >I have been wondering for a long time whether or not he has been >misdiagnosed, but what else could it be... multiple system atrophy? >... whew, i dunno... has he been seen by a movement disorder specialist? it sure sounds like he needs more medical advice/help... from my digging, i understand that 25% of all pd diagnoses are incorrect... not hard to understand, since the only definitive test is by autopsy! but i am no medico only one of the 1600 in this cyber-family and only a nosy [and stubborn - ahem - feisty!] parkie person please keep us advised your cyber-sis janet janet [log in to unmask]