Re: New Recruit & New w/ Ques.

[ERVIN J MCCARTHY <ERVIN_MCCARTHY@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mary, thank you for your response.  I was diagnosed with PD about one year
ago, and at the time was prescribed five milligrams of Eldpryl twice a day.
At the time I decided not to take any drugs knowing that I may have to in
the future.  I am going to refrain as long as I can, although Mirapex sounds
very promising, being my major problem is fatigue.  Could you give me any
further information about Mirapex and why half of the people had more
fatigue.  Thank you in advance.
Ervin

ERVIN_MCCARTHY@xxxxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Sheehan <MPShee@xxxxxxx>
To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 1998 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: New Recruit & New w/ Ques.


>In a message dated 98-06-30 13:58:56 EDT, you write:
>
><< To Mary Sheehan---How long have you been taking the Eldepryl and
> can you tell of any noticable benifits? >>
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>Hi Ervin,
>
>Eldepryl was the first med that was prescribed for me.  I've been takimg it
>for 2 I/2 years.  I can't say I notice any visible benefits from Eldepryl,
but
>hopefully it's neuroprotective (but invisible) benefits are at work.
>
>With Mirapex, I did have a noticeable improvenent in balance and energy.
>Oddly enough, my neuro said that half of her patients on Mirapex have more
>energy and half have more fatigue. I've been taking Mirapex for over a
year.
>
>Mary
>