When I first attempted to register in this forum, the first time the system thought my attempt was a spammer, I used my first name, Ivan. But then Chemar suggested to use a different name for the second attempt. So I chose "lobo". In Spanish, lobo means "wolf", an animal I feel sympathy and admiration for. My admiration is derived not necessarily from the hierarchical social structure in the wolf pack required to function and survive as a group, but from their team work approach, in particular for hunting. I am not a sociobiologist but I have the impression wolves are not an endangered species as maybe tigers are because wolves support each other in spite of their differences.

I am currently 51 years old. Married to the same woman 26 years. Father of two boys, 25 and 24. First motor symptoms of PD started around six and a half years ago.

For approx. 5 years I took one pill of Sinemet 25/250 mg, fractioned in two ingestions, one half in the morning and another half in the afternoon. But the disease has taken its toll and I take now 2 Sinemet pills, fractioned in four ingestions. Recently, I have been using Neupro patches and taking in addition, Lexapro.

I live in Ecuador, by the way.

In this past week that I have participated in this forum, I have found it supportive. Few people who responded to one question I had regarding the use of Neupro, were very helpful. Thanks again, fellows.

Truly Yours,

Lobo