Boann, I share many of your thoughts and concerns on this topic, except for

"but edema? I don't see it having the potential to be fatal, nor, in the vast majority of cases, negatively impacting one's ability to function; moreover, the incidence rate of edema characterized as severe by one of the studies referenced by this study was 1.6%."

Edema is one of my main problems and has been since I started Mirapex six years ago myself. My neuro calls it "ankle edema," but it goes past my incredibly swollen knees. She asked if I would feel better if she called it leg edema LOL. Truth is, I think it's developed into full body edema. I'm tempted to stick a pin in me and watch all the water shoot it.

Severe edema can extend to heart and lungs, which could become fatal. I easily become short of breath already.

Would I prefer dyskensia? No. I'd just like those improved treatments we've been promisedd and the CURE.

Sheryl