Nina wrote: >If many others have this problem and it is symptomatic of Parkinson's, >I'll skip the MRI tomorrow. No matter what the response from this list, please do not skip your MRI tomorrow. There are a myriad reasons for the symptoms you describe. The anecdotal accounts discussed on this list should not be a substitute for good scientific evaluation of problems. Your symptoms might not be attributable to PD, Nina. Let the MRI determine whether there is a structural problem with your spine. ----- God bless Mary Ann