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Hi John, I experienced this same thing after starting mirapex. I have had spasms in the lower abdomine around the pelvis area. It hasn't been frequent, but I think it reflects that I have been so busy at work I haven't been as physically active lately. It does seem odd that it would be in the same spot. Regards, Greg Leeman 37/7 -----Original Message----- From: JFaus <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Saturday, March 07, 1998 5:27 PM Subject: Abdominal Muscle Spasms? >Hi, first a quick re-introduction (after an extended hiatus) I'm 44/8 with >symptoms dating back to '87. I've been on Mirapex approx. 5 mos. (1 mg. >3x/day) in combination with Sinemet 50/200 (1.5 to 2.0 tabs/day; which is 50% >lower than pre Mirapex) and Eldepryl (5 mg. 2x/day). The Mirapex has brought >about a significant improvement in controlling symptoms and has made for a >"smoother landing" as the dosage wears off. > >Over the past couple of weeks, I began to notice a sensation with my >abdominal muscles much like that associated with doing about 50 sit-ups (in my >younger days!) -- a general tightness but a more pronounced "pot belly" >beyond the normally observed spare tire. It seems that this phenomenon occurs >in line with the wearing of the meds, so I'm guessing that this just another >"added extra" offered by the PD. Has anyone else experienced this? What can >be done in response? It's not particularly painful, but I want to rule out >the possibility of anything more insidious. Thanks in advance for any >insights. > >John Faus >[log in to unmask] >