>SNIPPED 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)