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I'm not sure I'm addressing this properly but I hope someone will let me know. Actually I'm not all that new, I've been listening and learning from you for almost a year. I'm 51 and was diagnosed in December '97. Had symptoms for about a year, maybe more but tried to blame them on using the mouse on my computer (which I use a lot at work). Thought I had a pinched nerve because my right arm, shoulder and hand were stiff and ached. Used to be able to type 100 wpm, now 10 on a good day. Currently taking amantadine (2xday) and requip (3xday). Neither one seem to be doing anything, but just started the requip 4 wks ago. Right leg won't relax, voice going, balance not good. Greatful that I can still work as my job no longer requires a lot of typing. Sorry to ramble, but have a question... is it better to try to get by and put off medications or keep trying til something makes a difference. I know all meds have side effects. I'm a patient person and don't like taking meds (but I don't like feeling handicapped either) Thanks for listening.