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emily ([log in to unmask]) for mom 76/dx 6 months
wrote:
>>other symptoms - lost vocal volume, cramped handwriting, severe retropulsion
>>when not medicated, falling backwards, stepping too fast forward, no tremor,
>>difficulty getting in & out of bed, turning over, sitting down, standing up,

>>raynaud's syndrome in hands (numb fingers.)
 (for the record, used to smoke a
>>lot, but quit cold turkey 18 yrs ago.)


Is your mother taking Pergolide/Permax?

I have just come across some information about adverse effects of long term
use of Permax which says that it can cause Raynaud's Syndrome - but rarely.

Sincerely

Joy Graham (CG Bob 58, 8+-yrs)