Get some of the FAVA BEANS that "Aunt Bean" talks about. Search for her on here and you will get her posts. I take 4 of them twice a day and they have helped more than any of the drugs. I have only missed 1 day of work each of last two months and have been able to walk without my walker not all the time but getting better! I take skelaxtin when I feel my leg starting to twitch and if it cramps still have to do the valium and pain pill and pass out till it is over and I wake up. but things are looking up

I'm a newbie and angry about your refusal for treatment. I too have been turned down even after being seen by neuro's. I'm kind of learning about this idiotic stuff the hard way. (i just learned i don't have pd after 10 years) Did they give a reason for saying they had nothing to offer? or you just weren't interesting enough, not publish-worthy, or research dollar generating?

I am very sorry to hear you were refused and incensed for you too. It makes me wonder what health care is coming to if docs can pick and choose patients based on the ones they deign to treat that will ensure their success or secure fellowships/grants/seats whatever. Our money is all still printed with the same ink.

I know there are still ethical caring docs out there and I hope you find one soon. This situation is ludicrous. Maybe enough positive thoughts coming your way will bring a better result for you in your quest. You have mine.