[RLSmi]

BC, you are indeed welcome! You have a life elsewhere, but please know that you now have this great bunch of people ready to share their knowledge, encouragement, wisdom and humor with you. We invite you to jump right in and share both your ups and downs, as well as any questions about this path we are all on.

[BCinDC]

Hi everyone! Thanks for the messages! Teretxu, I'm only putting off the Sinemet kind of meds because I don't want to experience the dyskenisia I've heard is so common. I'm on Prozac to control the depression, though, and that's helped tremendously. I'm also taking big doses of CoQ10 - Lord knows if it's actually a neuroprotective, but I feel better on it - more energetic. I also see an acupuncturist regularly and she's awesome.

For laughs, I love to watch 30 Rock. I do improv comedy with a troupe and take classes (in Musical Improv), so I definitely believe laughter is the best remedy!!

[chasmo]

there are a whole host of drugs that can help you before you get to the point of sinemet therapy. Most of us have 10 good years on sinemet before dyskinesia becomes a problem. EVen then it is still better than dystonia and freezing, for me anyway!

Charlie 57, DXed with PD in 1990 started sinemet then, actively started looking for a DBS program in late 2000, DBS-STN (bi-lateral) at UCLA in 2002

[stevem53]

It certainly doesnt hurt to try other pd drugs..You never know what may do the job for you untill you check them out

[EnglishCountryDancer]

I see you enjoy piano playing.The neurologist told my husband to keep playing his squueze boxes as it was wonderful therapy.