Hi Drew-- glad you have an appt. w. movement disorder specialist coming up
soon. From what I hear, PD is NOT diagnosed with CAT scans, MRI, etc--they
are used to rule out other problems--PD is dxd clinically, and that may
clarify things for you--as would seeing whether or not you are helped by
Sinemet. Good luck!
>"Gregory J. Sterling" wrote:
>
>> Drew,
>>
>> Are you sure you have PD? As far as I know the only way to confirm a
>> diagnosis of PD is a positive response to a med like sinemet which replaces
>> dopamine in your system.
>DREW REPLIED:
>Greg,
>
>No, I haven't tried that medicine yet. I'm seeing a PD specialist
>Monday for
>treatment. I do know I don't have ET, Tardive (sic) dyskinsia, and other
>related illnesses.
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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