Tena, interesting comment about nails. I noticed just before I got diagnosed that a couple of my finger nails were spooned. Over the past 11 years this spooning shows up for a little while and then goes away. I have read and been told that it is due to an iron deficiency. I had my blood tested for iron and all was OK. Otherwise my fingernails have all the other signs of health. This is part of the puzzle that I can't seem to find an answer to. Is there a nail specialist? No wonder I have no money. My Day-Minder is hilarious, hardly any social engagements, tons of medical appointments.

My toenails do turn blue when my legs get rigid and when I walk any distance. To me this indicates a circulation problem.

I noticed Dopavite has 20mg of iron in each tablet. If I don't have an iron deficiency should I be taking iron? What a balancing act.

Another thought to throw in the mix. I had a bladder operation that turned out well except I got some sort of infection while I was in the hospital (from the catheter I imagine) and my stomach swelled up like a bowling ball . Consequently, from more hospital fowl ups, I had three surgeries which means three anesthetics in a one month period of time. Yup just before the pd diagnosis. No wonder I hear "you have a complicated problem" It is too much information.

Maybe we should all drink some good old Canadian beer and chill.