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Phil.... I've REALLY been thinking about this topic lately (caused by necessity, NOT just because it's such a fun and interesting topic!) <groan> and attribute the increase in dyskenesia at odd times to be S.O.P. ( errrrrr... "standard operating procedure, " for them of ya what ain't familiar with this acronym) for some of us living with PD and is just another Parkinson's-related phenomena. Some things, m'friend, just don't always have an easy answer (tho there prolly is a long and complicated medical one if'n ya really wanna search for it). In my opinion, it's enough that we discuss AND acknowlege these PD-related anomalies amongst ourselves, bring them to light, and establish them as being valid PD-related symptoms and/or quirks, mention 'em to our respective neurologists (who will ignore 'em, of course) <rueful grin> and THEN get on with life. I've found over the years, I've "mentally logged" these odd-ball symptoms as they crop up in my life and try to ANTCIPATE them BEFORE I am at a point where they interfere with my daily life. This type of anticipation has proved to be a tremendous boon to my daily comfort level as it permits me to either avoid and/or compensate for these specific PD symptoms before they happen. (ASIDE) And I don't care WHAT them doctors say 'bout certain invisible Parkinson's symptoms - It's OUR own body, we LIVE in that body, and if WE feel a particular symptom, then it's VALID! <stamping virtual foot emphatically!> Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] ---------- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange on behalf of Phil Tompkins Sent: Saturday, January 03, 1998 3:44 AM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Re: Music for my neurons Now that I think about it, I find I don't understand the increase in dyskinesia I reported experiencing when concentrating on a complex physical task such as playing an unfamiliar piano piece. Several people mentioned effects of an increase in stress or excitement. I have experienced increased tremor in such situations, such as during an engaging movie scene, or even when beginning a meal! I associate increased tremor with insufficient dopamine, but dyskinesia, based on what I've read, is the result of too much dopamine. Perhaps what I'm experiencing is just an increased awareness of dyskinesia, because it interferes with trying to achieve better physical control of my movements. It's my body, but I guess I don't necessarily have a good handle on what it's doing. Phil Tompkins