Originally Posted by Canna

"My doc said many people dont take rx at first but I may want to try it within 5 years..."

Hi Elaine, Just wanted to ask--are you seeing a Motion Disorders Specialist (as others have recommended)? If you have a pattern of symptoms sufficient to justify a clinical diagnosis, you most likely could benefit from some kind of treatment. Many people start with Azilect which has a mild symptomatic effect. It's rather old school to wait until a person is quite disabled to start treatment so it makes me think you are talking to a GP or general neurologist. My MDS treats me with the goal of keeping me active and involved in my community. This video was recommended to me by people on this forum. It illustrates the current line of thinking about starting meds in early PD (especially the third segment).

http://www.theparkinsonsgroup.com/webcasts.asp

It took me a couple of years to adjust to my diagnosis. Good for you that you are taking it with such grace.
Kim