On Mon, 29 Dec 1997, Debbie White <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Snip > she experiences a great deal of discomfort -- a >tightness in the rib cage.< Debbie, this probably is of no assistance, but I am also taking Requip. I am up to lmg, 3 times per day. From the start, 45 mins. to 1 hr after taking the pill, like clockwork, I experience severe gas/heartburn. This occurs suddenly, with or without food (tried both ways). 2 Roll-aids usually relieve the pressure. You might ask your mother whether 'gas' could be part of the 'tightness'. Joe Young (65/6) [log in to unmask]