Sandi wrote: does anyone suffer from joint pain? Yes, Peter has at times had pains in his hip, which come and go, and are relieved by Ibuprofen. I don't know if this is a PD pain, which it could be, or arthritis. Sandie, I'm so glad you found a neuro who LISTENS to you! That's worth a lot! Welcome aboard. Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 80/70/55 Oxford, Ohio http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm <[log in to unmask]> "Ask me about the CARE list for Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! "