One more observation, I can't help but think there is something in the meds which causes a sugar craving. I have never eaten much candy, usually only 2 or 3 chocolate covered cherries around the holidays. Since being on the pd meds, I crave sweets, including junk I would never had liked before. One question for others with similar cravings, ....... Are sweet-tarts and ice cream tax deductible if taken with prescription meds? Thanks to all who helped me this week, I saw the neuro. today, and am going in for MRI next week to decide whether or not to have the surgery, and if so, which type. bob