Ida Kamphuis, in a recent post about Amantadine, mentioned something called 'akathisia', which she described as 'the inability to sit still in one place' I wonder if this is what your father is exhibiting? Hilary Bllue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E. W. Richards wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have posted for my father and our family before, and have learned an > ENORMOUS amount from this group. I have a question about my father's > recent condition. > > He has recently gotten VERY anxious and depressed - having to get up and > walk constantly, not being able to lie down or even sit, not being able > to do ANYTHING without having to get up. He is afraid, but all the > fears are vague and have no real foundation. Can anyone help? I > realize it may be the disease itself but it would help to have some > feedback from folks who have it. > > JH for Innsbruck