do you mind telling us what type of holistic stuff are you doing? I have been taking Traditional Chinese Herbs and they too seem to help with stiffness and pain. I can tell the difference because recently I take less of it and feel worse. It's tough because my TCM doc has me taking sixty pills of herbs a day. My reg doc isn't happy aboout me taking all this stuff but says to continue if it helps. I read some stuff on India's herbs but I'm affraid to try that.

Also curious- are you taking any vitamins or supplements along with the other stuff? I started taking Vit B6, Omega-3, Grape seed extract, NAC, and other antioxidants.

I'm interested what suggestions your holistic Dr is giving you on eating, etc... I think that can benefit many people here, and whether they want to believe it or not is their choice.

My main problem now is joint and muscle pain, although I have a tremor in both hands and sometimes feel stiff in general. It is not noticeable to others. I also have some other secondary symptoms.

My TCM (Chinese master) has me on five different types of herbs. Altogether it amounts to about 20 pills 3 times a day. They aim to help with the pain, toxins in liver, sleep and other areas. It is hard to tell how much this stuff is really helping. He wants to see me when I feel that it is not helping me so that we can adjust the herbs and try others. I am curious to learn more about India's Ayurvedic medicine. I found a website of a doctor in India who claims he can cure PD in 1 to 4 years with his home made medicine. He wants $110 for a month's supply if you want it mailed. He welcomes people who want to travel to see him in India, and he also comes to the US sometimes. I don't know if I should try this or not.

Please let me know what sort of holistic Dr you are seeing and telling me the details of what you are told to eat or stay away. Also, what is that detox foot bath? I heard somewhere about this but didn't think much of it. Let me know if you prefer to e-mail me directly. I appreciate this info a lot. I do believe in trying whatever works and I think you have the right attitude. I will do whatever it takes to stay well. I'm not even 30, have a wonderful wife and a baby on the way. I think you really have to want to live and never give up and eventually something good will happen. I also think religion plays an important role in this for me. I pray to get better and for others and I know others have been helped by praying and believing.

Thanks

before i answer, could you tell me why the dr origianlly put you on amantadine? the pain in the legs, was it due to nerve pain, swelling, or rash?

I was trying to get back on the site (strange things with the web) when I finally found it through this post. This is excatly what I'm very interested in. I'm only 33 and my left side is affected, have dx'ed 3 yrs ago but had all signs prior. I have watched myself go down hill, I'm very interested in holistic and truthworthy ones, money is tight being single and all.I live around Lacrosse, WI, any information on food, vitamens, & docs available would be so helpful. My nero has my on segiline but I don't notice anything. He's also very ho-hum bout alternative stuff, I want more & think is more, I'd be very grateful for any information.
I'm also available at helga_beerator@hotmail.com.

thanks very much :)