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That is fascinating. About a year ago, my son's therapist indicated that he thougoht there might be a connection between my son's possible (never diagnosed) ADD and my PD. And I know of at least one person who is being treated with Ritalin for pd. hilary blue (50/33/24) Bent Willow wrote: > > Drew wrote: > -----. My neurologist said he thinks I have > >PD but wants to rule out the fact that some symptoms that can cross over > from ADD-like > >tremors-[not cogwheel (sic)], forgetfulness of words, weakness of one > side, lack of > >movement of same side, mask like feeling on face although not showing very > much etc. > > > >He said that he feels I probably have PD, but at my age-30- he wants to > rule out ADD > >and to a much much lesser extent MS > > Have you had ADD as a child and adult? This is a syndrome that doesn't > occur suddenly - one is born with it. As an advocate for children with > disabilities I have seen my share of ADD and ADHD. Symptoms are first seen > in the hospital new born nursery before the kid ever gets home. Many of > the kids I follow are highly athletic, but are diagnosed with bipolar > disorder when they reach adulthood with alarming frequency. Many of them > also have gross and fine motor deficits. > > My husband also has your problems, but they are a result of Sinemet. Are > you on that med? > ---- > God bless > Mary Ann (CG Jamie 60/40)