[berkmberk1]

Hi,

I don't know where to jump in so I guess this is probably as good as any.

I was diagnosed with PD about nine months ago. Right now it amounts to a "funny" feeling on my left side. Most everything works well enough except my left hand...my writing hand...I can't........much. Not being able to easily button my right sleave and fine motor skills in that hand led me to the neurologist. Balance is ok as is my overall strength.

What has been most bothersome is the overall feeling of being "ill"...just not feeling well. Depression, over and above that which is normal due to circumstances a person runs across, feels like a giant black wave that shows up unannounced and can hang around for an hour or so, or all day. My limited reading on PD indicates the dopamine deficiency could likely be a reason.

Personally, at this point I can deal with the minor motor deficiencies I have but the overall effect on my general mood has affected a very close and dear relationship I don't want to lose. To that end I saw my neurologist today and asked to be put on as mild a regimen as possible. He prescribed Sinimet (sp?). It was filled as a generic cabidopa-levodopa ER 50-200. He wants me to take two a day...morning and at dinner.

At this point I'm lost so I guess I'll just ask for any comments.