Re: Essential tremors or PD?

[Florence Frankel <flof@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I must say that I was told I have Essential Tremors of which I accepted
because at rest people do not have the tremors, like those with Parkinsons
who tremors while at rest.

You are so correct when you said when George was put on carbidopal/levadopa
(Sinemet) and got better. This is exactly what happened to me that I feel
much better being on Sinemet, even though I am not 100%.  It seems to me
that George is on the right track. I feel this way about myself. So long as
George responded on Sinemet unfortunately he has Parkinsons Disease. The
fact I respond to
Sinemet is the reason why I was told I have Parkinsons Disease. So be glad
he is feeling better.

Let me know how George is doing, OK?
Good luck to you, Shirley!!!!

Florence Frankel
flof@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


----- Original Message -----
From: "Juanita Hibbert" <Dutchis60@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 12:23 AM
Subject: Essential tremors or PD?


> Shirley, I'm no Dr. That said I will now
> voice my opinions. First my PWP was
> told iniatially essential tremors. I dissagreed for several reasons. So
> to appease me, mostly to prove me wrong the nuero put George on
> carbidopa/levadopa 25/100  1 tab 4 times a day. Nuero stated if it helps
> it's parkinsons if it doesn't help it is not PD.
> Within 7 days Georges tremors showed
> great improvement. However your 3 times a day may need to be tweaked up
> a bit.
> Just food for thought from our experience.
> Hugs Juanita CG for George 75/71/64
> PS That nuero is no longer Georges
> nuero.
>
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