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1 Which Dopamine Agonist are you taking? Permax .05mg x 4 three times per day. (Previously Eldepryl) 2 When did you start taking it? end of December 1998 3 When were you diagnosed as having PD? May 1998 4 What was your age when diagnosed? 43 5 When do you believe (with hindsight) that you experienced first symptoms? 5 years 6 What is your present daily intake of levodopa? Sinemet CR 50/200mg 4 times daily plus carbilev 25/100mg (half of) four times per day 7 What is your present daily intake of Dopamine Agonist? Permax .05mg x 4 three times per day. 8 Has your neurologist advised you of the max. safe dose for your agonist? Yes but not specified. Re sugar craving - cannot get enough sweets, CHOCOLATE or Icecream It might also be interesting to learn how many young onset are a) smokers - yes b) had high temperatures/meningitis/similar as a child - yes c) physical or emotional trauma prior to onset - yes d) Family member with PD - No, but mother has Supra Nuclear Palsy Will await the results of your survey with interest DaveSA