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Thanks for your message. I have never had any noticeable at rest shaking. I guess I am in the 20% that as yet doesn't have that. However, I have not seen any information that this medication helps reduce shaking. I hope it works for you. Let me know if it makes a difference. Ted -----Original Message----- From: john bjork <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, December 13, 1998 7:29 AM Subject: Re: INTRODUCTION >Hi Ted: We have similar conditions; I take Sinemet CR 50/200 and have >just started Mirapex. Question: My greatest problem is tremor. About >how long did the Mirapex take before you noticed an improvement with >tremor reduction? I've only been on it for a week but we're hopeful. > >John > >Carole K. Menser wrote: > >> I am new to the list. My name is Ted Menser and I live in Redding >> Ca..I found out I had Parkinson's over 6 years ago. I was diagnosed >> at age 46 and am currentlt 51 My current medications include >> Sinement 50/200, Mirapex 100mg, amatadine 100 mg. Mirapex is a new >> medication and has helped a great deal. I currently have no noticeable >> shaking at rest and my two main problems are extreme fatigue after two >> hours of work which requires for approx. 45 minutes and it has become >> more difficult to move. I drive and can do everything but in limited >> time frames. I was able to finish a 30 year career and retired from >> the Postal Service as Postmaster of Redding. Ted >