Hi everyone, greetings & good wishes. My name is Syed Jan Abas. I am a part-time lecturer & Research Fellow in the School of Mathematics, Bangor, Wales. I was diagnosed with PD in June last year. I have been put on the new dopamine agonist drug Ropinirole. Right now I am taking 4mg per day (2,1,1). I cannot say that I have noticed any beneficial effects so far. I am in pretty good shape right mow. I weight train, jog, walk for an hour, yoga etc. and all normal activites. I have a tremor in my right hand, some feeling of loss of balance, deterioration in walking and some slowing down. If you have used the drug (by itself), then I would be most grateful if you would share your experience with me. I would like to know: 1. At what dosage did you notice any effects from the drug? 2. What symptoms improved or were made worse? 3. Did you experience any side effects? 4. I read about a guy named Steve Korsak who is a professional skier. The article claimed that he is able to maintain his active life style with the aid of Ropinirole. I have not beem able to trace him. Does anyone know how I can get in touch with Steve. 5. Any other helpful advice. I thank you in advance for your time. Jan Abas ================================================================ Dr.S.J.Abas School of Mathematics University of Wales, Bangor, UK LL57 1UT tel: 01248 382478 Fax: 01248 383663 E-Mail: [log in to unmask] http://www.bangor.ac.uk/JanAbas =================================================================