Dear Robert, Welcome to the List. I hope you'll feel free to ask questions, and talk about your own experiences as well -- each person's background is unique and everyone benefits from each other's posts. It's good to hear that you have gained from the Listserv -- we all have Barb Patterson to thank for that! Best regards, Kathrynne > Robert John Young wrote: > > Dear, List Members > > My name is Robert. I am 52 years old and was diagnosed with Pakinsons > in 1988. Onset was probably several years earlier. I have been > registered and quietly watching the list for about six to eight > months. > I have been able to receive great solace from knowing I am not in this > alone. Much of the advice given to others has been of great help to me > also. > I thank all of you for your kind caring advice even though it was not > directed to me personally. Please keep up the good work. > > Signed, > Robert John Young. -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Medical nutrition therapy "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs" http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/