jmeyer -- if your neurologist was not a Movement Disorder Specialist -- then find one and make an appointment asap. This is a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson's and Parkinson's-like illnesses. They are the best around.

for my initial diagnosis - the neurologist did the same thing - an mri to see if I had a brain tumor - when I did not - then the PD diagnosis.

But I switched to an MDS - she knows her stuff. It's best to see an expert.

Sorry to hear your wife joined the club no one wants to join....

Good luck.

Jean, thank you for the quick response.This has been quite a shock to us as my wife has always been healthy and very active. Being told matter of factly to come back in six weeks without any other guidance was also a shock. That was a week ago and I have been researching PD ever since. The amount of information available is staggering and it is difficult to sort through it all.

We will begin to look for an MDS in our area. We are in rural NW NJ but very close to NYC and other major hospitals in NJ.

Have you or anyone you know had any success with supplements for treating or reducing symptoms? My wife is quite active and is interested in going the "natural" route for as long as possible before going on any medication.