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On Fri 11 Sep, Martin Purchase wrote: > Dear List Friends, > Today is the 10th day I have been off meds, >and although I am feeling the effects, I am still surprised that things are >not as difficult as I expected. Most problems occur on my left side, with a >cog-wheeling effect in my knee and elbow. I can not sit too long without >changing position, as my knees become sore. Back pain creeps up on me fro >afternoon. My voice has become quieter and more indistinct. Handing small >objects and trying to position them or manipulate them has become much more >difficult. By evening I am feeling much more tired. Walking has slowed down >and requires more effort. I go back to hospital on Wednesday to start up on >meds again, once it is decided which option I should take. > > Martin Purchase (44/3) > > [log in to unmask] > > > You have my deep sympathy Martin - there is only one word that I find to describe these enforced zero drug periods and that is Barbaric! I have my own way of optimising my drug schedule, and it certainly does not involve 'drug holidays'. Best of luck, Regards -- Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]>