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Billie, et al.... Like other list-family members, I've been trying oh-so-hard not to drop "Me toos" all over the List in response to various posts, however, I feel absolutely COMPELLED to respond to Billie's message. Billie.... I've had PD for 24 years, have had a unilateral pallidotomy, and by now while I'm no neurological genius, I'm pretty darn PD-savvy. I KNOW you're skating VERY, VERY close to the edge with that scary collection of drugs!!! In fact, I don't recall EVER hearing of any Parkie taking so many contra-indicated drugs at one time and still being alive! M'dear..... If you haven't been evaluated by a movement disorder specialist, I STRONGLY urge you to do so, ASAP!!! THAT'S the Md. who should be coordinating your meds intake. Please pay heed to the advice of our fellow List-members 'cause you won't find a more PD-savvy bunch of individuals anywhere.... We CARE 'bout you! Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Murray Charters <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Friday, March 19, 1999 7:22 PM Subject: Re: Progress report Hi Charlie and Katherine and Billie, Billie, I am not a Dr. , nor do I have any medical training or background. I'm a mechanic who happens to have Parkinson's. Thus I feel no restraint in stepping on the toes of those who may not share my opinions. Your list of medications scare the Hell outa me. I have seen nothing but the most negative results when the list of drugs taken is this large. There are overwhelming odds against no interreactions. My opinion is that you need to work very carefully with your neurologist to find the least amount of drug(s) that will give you a positive result. Remember.... there are no "magic bullets" and your list of medications sounds too close to Russian Roulette. Look after yourself ... Please. All the best ............... Murray [log in to unmask]