Hi Laura,

Welcome aboard. you are doing very well with posts. I am a 65 year old woman who just retired at the end of October. I wanted to stick it out to 66, full retirement but just could not do it. I worked in a doctor's office, 7 docs on staff, cancer specialist for ear, nose and throat. Talk about stress. I finally decided to leave when I knew the stress was doing more harm than I needed. Since retiring, I have had two visits with my neuro. He says I look better than I ever have. I was diagnosed in 1998. He said it just proves how much damage stress can do. I wish everyone who needed to retire could but it is difficult in this day and age for sure.

I have been on Sinemet off and on for years. Right now I am taking 4.5 a day with good control of my tremor. Adjustments with the meds has been made over the years according to my needs. I do note that I am having more trouble getting up from a chair, turning in bed and general stiffness. However, I consider myself to be very fortunate that my progression has
been slow to date. Good luck to you Laura