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[Jerry Boggs 9214 <BOGGS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Barb and others:  My name is Jerry Boggs.  I am Computer Services Manager at
Western Wisconsin Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. I am 51 years old
and was diagnosed with PD 2 years ago.  We just got Internet access last week so
I was excited when I found the Parkinson's group on the net.  My parkinsons
which began as a nuisance has been getting worse.  My symptoms are tremor in my
left arm, stiffness, insomnia and some speech problems.  I am taking eldepryl
5mg. and tried sinemet but got flu like illness.  I am wrestling with telling my
staff and others at work about my PD.  I have told 3 of my staff and I imagine
many others know there is a problem.  I know many of you have dealt with this
and I welcome your advice.  My fear is that people will think they have to treat
me differently.  Also, I have lost confidence in my neurologist and wondered if
anyone knew of a good doc in my area. (Mayo clinic perhaps).  I remain
optimistic and will not let this disease master me.  In the Optimist club our
creed begins "To be so strong t        hatnothingcandisturbyourpeaceofmind.
Remain strong and thanks for your understanding.  ....Jerry