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Interesting thread, this.... And I've gotta admit that initially I hesitated to comment out of embarrassment. This topic REALLY gets down to the most elementary basics, doesn't it? And the responses shows just how secure and trusting we all feel here amongst our List-family and friends. Atsa good feeling, People... Soooooo... count me in amongst those suffering from gas, bloating and diarrhea. This has been an intermittent problem until recently, however, over the past coupla-three months it's been continuous. The diarrhea responds to Imodium (an OTC drug) but NOTHING stops the bloating towards the end of the day or the gas. One thing I've noticed is that restaurant food seems to exacerbate the symptoms. And there are a few restaurants I've stopped going to because I got tired of the coincidence of gastro-intestinal problems that ALWAYS hit me within mere moments of finishing the meal. For what it's worth, I DO take Sinemet CR and DON'T take Mirapex. And the condition absolutely always becomes worse whenever I'm in a particularly stressful point in my life. Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] ---------- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange on behalf of .Joan Waterman Sent: Saturday, July 04, 1998 1:25 PM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Re: Curious Symptoms -- Gastro-intestinal and Swelling I, too, have had trouble with swelling and feel bloated so much since I've been on Mirapex. Also, have had a tremendous increase in appetite! Has anyone had this experience? I don't participate much on this listserv, but I really appreciate twho do. Thanks! Ruth Clark