test for degree of affliction???

[tom mccreary <paramacs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Is there any scale of any sort to determine  the degree of affliction one can 
expect to experience through out their misfortunate casting as host to this 
rather annoying PD dilemma?  I have felt all along my symptms seem mild 
compared to others who post here. It seems that i remember my Neuro inferring 
that might be so as he discussed the group of systtems displayed in my case. I 
ask thisquestion for a cople of reasons.  One being to verify if possible,  a 
way we all could project our road that lay before us, if so desired. Another, 
to see what impact our prescribed meds are having on us comparatively speaking. 
This may not bbe possible considerinig the individualistic naturee of PD.   
Part of my interest is  to determine how i am progressing/reggresssing as well 
as thosse that read the list are doing that have been takng nutritional 
supplements comparable to the PWP group represented here. I am turning 50 in 2 
weeks.  I wasdiagnosed in late '92. I started typing this at 6:00 AM and have 
not medicacted yet and wont until 8:30 or 9:00.  If a strong link can be shown 
to support the advantages of supplementing, then others who aren't maay want to 
start. Don't expect an enthusiaastic edorsement to consider beginnning 
supplementation from your Dr.s.  The majority of members of the medical 
profession look at such trivia with diisdain(not much offense intended).   
Fortunateely, therre are some who have brokemn away from the blinders imbedded 
by their insufficient one 3 hour course in med school that now embrace the 
undeniable benefts from supplemnting.   There is much to ebe said of the array 
of suppements availaable and an equal array of noticable improvements due to 
the quality of the supp;ements.
If you haave any negativefeed back please respond off the list.  If u must be 
acckowledged as a word smith i will or you can indicate your response to the 
list so readers will beaware of this. Of course any crirtigue is welcomed where 
ever.

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