Hi Karen, Welcome to the list. I am 48, dx in Nov. 97 at age 47. You
certainly are not alone with your diagnosis of Parkinson's. This list is a
great forum for learning about pd treatments, drugs, diet, exercise, etc.
that others have found helpful. To learn more about me you can go to my
webring site <http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/auntie1.htm> This was
written in spring of 98.
Are you seeing a movement disorder specialist(a neurologist who
specializes in pd and other similar diseases)? That might be helpful in
figuring out drugs that might eliminate your symptoms.
Good luck,
Jeanette Fuhr 48(age now)47(age diagnosed)44?(age of lst symptoms)
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> From: Mark Bastian <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Introduction
> Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10:08 PM
>
> Hello everyone,
> My name is Karen Bastian. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in Jan. of
> this year. I am 43 years old and I live in Lake Havasu City, AZ (in the
> middle of the Mohave desert). I started taking sinemet and eldypril
> however I am finding that I get symptoms of dyskinesia before my PD
> symptoms are fully relieved. There is a support group - but no young
> onset. I need to know where to go from here? I thought that sinemet was
> going to relieve my symptoms for at least a few years. If anyone has any
> information on medications it would be greatly appriciated. I also have
> a 15 year old daughter who is having a hard time dealing with my PD and
> the effects of the meds - any suggestions would be helpful.
> Last but not least - since I live in a very isolated town I would like
> to corrispond to other young onsetters just to touch base and know I'm
> not going crazy. Right now I'm having problems typing so I recruited my
> husband (Mark) - I hope to get to the point I can type by myself - so my
> responses may not be quick but I will respond. Thanks for any help you
> can provide.
> -Karen-
