Barb M., I understand exactly what you are saying. I cannot count the number of doctors who said any problem I had was:(a) all in my head, (b) because I was female or (c) would go away if I would just lose a little weight. Well, I have had cat scans, mri's neurological conductivity tests, blood tests, upper gi tests, lower gi tests (never again), and so many others. And until 3 years ago when Dr. Krenek told me I have PD, all I ever heard was you are an overweight, over-imaginative woman. don't forget how to laugh (and do it often) Marling McReynolds [log in to unmask]