I am doing remarkably well..Two things that may play into the scheme is, that Ive been seeing a Chiropractor once a month since around August

Ive also tweeked my med regimen a little bit..My former regimen was:.

Sinenet 25/100 x 3 daily

Mirapex .25 x 2

1/2 teaspoon DM Daily before bed


My new regimen since about October is:..

50/200 Sinemet CR x 2 daily

Mirapex .25 x 2

1/2 Teaspoon DM Daily before bed

So basically Im taking 100 mg more of Sinamet daily in the form of CR

My blood pressure went from an average of 140/93 - 130/80..last check in Oct was 120/70

I have more movement, less fatigue..but have some dystonia in my right leg and foot..not serious, but uncomfortable sometimes..The Chiropractor has been experimenting with additional adjustments on the nerves that control those muscles, to see if he can relieve the spasms..I have no results to report about that yet..I havent had as many dystonia flare ups lately, but havent been as physically active as I was when it was at its worse..So it would be inaccurate at this time to make a judgement call concerning it

People who know me have made comments on my condition, all positive..Ive had a few of them ask me what I did to change it?..People have stopped asking me if I need help..At AA meetings people were constantly asking me if they could get me a cup of coffee..if I needed a ride..Not lately though..I figure that since my first symptoms, Im about to enter my 6th year with pd, and Im doing better now than I was 2 years ago, when I met some of you at the WPC..MY gait is almost normal..the limp is all but gone..I sleep well, my face doesnt mask, and I dont find my self uncomfortable sitting/standing for longer lengths of time..putting my coat on/taking it off is easier than last winter..As a matter of fact, I dont even think about it now..I have stopped looking in the mirror to buckle my belt..Driving has been easier, and more confident..and theres been a few times lately that I forgot to take my 2nd dose of meds at 4:00 pm, and one night I didnt realize it untill 11:00 pm, and didnt bother taking them untill the next morning, at 9:00 am at the usual time

Do I believe that DM has something to do with all this?..I think it does, but Im going to give it some more time before I am certain beyond a reasonable doubt..If I dont have to make any significant med changes within the next 2 years or so, and am reasonably as physically active..fishing etc, as I am now..then I think that is a fair rule of thumb..But for now..one of the 3 things that Ive been doing, or a combination of them, has something to do with the success Ive been experiencing

One other thing to note..My life is more peaceful than its ever been, and I have about zero stress..From my past experiences, I know that has something to do with the way Ive been feeling