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Detrich....where did you get the book Parkinsons for Families...as I'd like to show that to my neuro who told me no way is PD causing the swelling...or the meds.... Joan H. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dietrich Retter <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 10:38 AM Subject: Re: Swollen Anlkes > Joan In reference to Bob's complaint: > I been on Mirapex for approx. 2 years now build up to 1MG 3Xday (total 3Mg) a > day along with Sinemet CR Taps 50/200MG, 3Xa day. > I don't recognize any off and on periods, probably because of the CR (Slow > release formula) > But I had swollen ankles a few month ago what progressed now into extreme > edema. > I been checked out and cleared of any problems associated with the heart by a > Cardiologist after numerous tests. I have been inactive lately due to the > awaiting of a complete left Hip replacement scheduled for October 28th. My > swelling has increase to a point above the knee and both feet and even caused > some weeping of liquid, but that has healed up again. My blood pressure was > 90/60 at the doctors office. My blood pressure has been a bit on the low > sides always or at least since the onset of PD. > we send off for and received a book by the title Parkinson's for family's > there they mention swelling of the feet, low blood pressure, > I read so many ad thins about Mirapex that IM think I should change to some > other agonist, will discus it with my Neuro at my next appointment. > Jane, keep up the good work I am new to the list subscribed only a couple > Month ago, but receive interesting information like about the mutant Gene, > Stewardesses > suing Airlines, Additives in Jet Fuel. I too spent 10 of my 20 years in the > US Air force flying on military aircraft. > Greetings to the list from a newcomer > DW now 68/ dx 63/ on set 56 > Any questions or reply's send to the List or > [log in to unmask] >