My name is Vicky Lynn (vlhperry) and have posted here for many years. Two days ago I was dragged out of my house screaming and in handcuffs for holding a knife to my stomach, trying to murder my disease. I had been prescribed a very high dose of steroids to clear up a skin infection that was very persistantly creeping up from ankles for two weeks. Add to that the fact that my husband had been "experimenting" with my dose of sinemet by upping my dosage without my knowledge. (Did you notice a difference, honey?) Fortunately after his confession, I knew what was likely happening, and after some primal scream therapy was able to wait out the toxic affects. The paramedic and emergency staff were well trained and actually believed me when I explained the situation to them and trusted me enough to send me home.

I don't know if the episode would have occured with or without PD. I do believe it was exasperated by all the meds I take for my Parkin. I also firmly believe in a strong Pschological component to PD. This was a hot topic just a few weeks ago with much input in the trewad. Indigogo (Carey) is the expert here, in my book, for pschological effects of PD. She has her on site set up exploring this topic called "clogination". try a search for it.

Best of luck getting your life back togeather. Will pray for your recovery.