Hi Don et al: I am so sorry that my being knocked off power dropped the List Talk by about 40%. I tried to get my daughter to e-mail for me but she could only do a few. I am sure my "Banter" was missed (OH Yes) but American Electric Power had so many areas out they had to call in help from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and Illinois. Sourrounding states to get everything back to normal. Or so they, as it was so bad they had an answering machine saying they were very sorry about the power and they were working in this area or that area. They never talked about our area. Sort of freaked me out. I talked to my new doctor Neuro in Chicago today, I called about 12:00AM EST and she called me at around 1:00PM EST. I was floored, 1. She called me back even within an hour, and 2. She made a decision right on the shot. It's my legs/ankles/feet, still giving me problems. They are getting better but not yet. They feel and look horrible. Only problem is we decrease the Permex and I start back shaking worse again. So, if it continues to get worse, the Sinemet will be increased to compensate. Is this a never ending struggle? Will it always be battle between this symtom or this side effect? I don't mind so much if that is what will happen, I just would like to be prepared. I am not going to lay down and let this beat me (PD) anymore than I have let my addictions beat me. I have laughed, cried, shared, studied about it all, but I have not given up on these things, and I never will. Laughter is a way of keeping me up, alive and not obsessing on my disease. I am sure i could get that way quick. But I am me, I am Gina or Regina, or Sparki and a good friend, a good wife, mother and whatever else you wish to call me. But I am not "Gina with Parkinson's Disease". I am Gina who makes Angels from scratch, jewelry, a cook, a good listner, whatever and oh by the way, I have Parkinson's Disease. Sure I have things I've had to give up because of it PD, but I have adapted somethings to still fit, to work on, to be a part of. Parkinson's is a bit-- and I'm not thrilled as I am sure none of us are to be in it's clutches. I made a few mistakes this last go round, due to ignorance, non-compliance, anger and I was enjoying you all. Well, not all but the other parts of the list that enjoy the comical events. I think (I hope) I know the correct way to send my messages now. I had a problem apparently stated my new doctor. I was being drug Overdosed. Well, between now and then about 10 days ago, I feel so much better. Emotionally, and my sleep is returning I am no longer posting in the middle of the night to people. I do not know what I said in those and am sorry for these mindless posts. I mean mind less. I kept saying things about my memory going. Well, I seem to have, with the help of a wonderful doc found the help I needed. To some who no longer post to me due to those posts, please give me a 2nd chance. The highest power has relieved me. I also want to say I try not to judge other people but it seems we have some of that here. As for Ken, he has helped me in so many ways. He has listened to me complain, cry, and wonder why I have this disease. We have laughed together, seems we have a sense of humor close together. But I know how to laugh with him and others without spoiling it for all. I did not realize that there was a limit to posts. See I've learned some very helpful things. Janet you're great, a wonderful woman, who has a big heart. Barb you are a good friend here on the net, you keep it straight and my Garfield Cap is off to you. Or if you prefer my Looney Tunes Cap go figure. I even have a Teddy Bear Cap, a Daffy Duck Cap, a Goofy Cap all of them are off to you. Judith what can I say to you, you were so helpful and kind. I felt very secure and wanted by you and the list. My head is clearing and like I said if the PD meds are kept under control or in some control I will be ok. It is unforturnate that a doc can't take a few moments from January to August to answer some questions and help with some meds/problems. So I took action and feel so much better. I am back to PD List and I'm so happy to be here again. TTFN Gina Hugs to those to want {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{PD LIST)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))