I eat a very strict diet, given to me by my doctor, Dr. Emily Lindner, an Alternatve Medicine Specialist. Included with my diet are several vitamins and supplements. (I also take Dopavite.)

In the Spring of 2008, during a visit with my Famly Doctor, Dr. Wilcox. I mentioned my concern for what I described to him as minor tremors in my left hand. He put me through some of what I would call ‘Movement Tests’. I asked him if I could have Parkinsons? He said, ‘Abolutely Not!’ He said the tremors were brought on by stress and anxiety. He said when I felt the tremors begin, have a glass of wine and the tremors would go away, a sure sign that my tremors were not caused by Parkinsons. At the close of session with Dr. Wilcox he wrote me a perscription for a med that would take the edge off, help to lesson and possibly eliminate the tremors.

In the Fall of 2008, I called Dr. Wilcox and asked him if he could refer me to a Neurologist to who I could have check my tremors. The specialist showed up 45 minutes late and after 10 minutes of testing in her office, said she was certain I had Parkinsons. Wrote me a perscription for Azilect, what she called a very expensive midicine. As she was leaving she turned and said to be sure to bring my Care Giver with me to my next appointment. Her Brd-Side Manners left a lot to be desired. I never went back to her.

In January of 2009, I met with the Director of Neuorology at Northwestern Hospital. He and his intern? were great. After and office visit, MRI and Blood Tests, he decided that he was 90% certain that I had Parkinsons. He also suggested I start taking Azilect immediately.

After reading about the ‘side effects’ from Azilect, I decided to look for a doctor that specialized in Alternative Medicine. I’ve been seeing Dr. Lindner since February and I’m doing better than one of my best friends (Bob) who was diagnosed to have Parkinsons about two years ago. Bob has been to Mayo Clinic 3 times and is on his third or forth drug. The first, Azilect did no good at all

Sincerely,

Chandrakant

My hubby has PD too for 2 years now… I was suspecting that his early years of very little sleep might have to do something with his condition now… I like your comment SF Pong, it could well be that the left side of the brain still has dopamine and this could well be channeled to the right side (the creative side) of the brain. My hubby has never been a creative person… Does anyone knows about any creative artist having PD??? I suspect there are none… Dr Kanthasamy, please work hard… lots of lives depend on the outcomes of your study. 10 years is too long for most of us… All the neurologist I have met have lost their enthusiasm, and only know to prescribe medication, and absolutely nothing else.

All the best for all of you out there fighting PD or caring for a loved one having PD. My heart goes to all of you!