Steve: Last year I had major problems walking and picking small things up like a tea kettle. I thought I hurt my back so I went to my Dr. and he sent me for an MRI. The MRI showed I have deteriorating discs in my neck. I was sent for physical therapy for six weeks which they have me an exercise program and they showed me some bad habits I was doing. I am still doing the exercise program and it has helped me a great deal. I also went to a neurologist and he was too quick to prescribe medication. When I went into his office I began telling him what was wrong with me and he quickly interrupted me to tell me about the prescription. I asked him what was it for and he told me it was for my spacisity and then I asked him what alternatives do I have? The neurologists did not know me or have my records. I continued to tell him what was wrong with me and my medical history. The neurologist was upset with me because he wanted to prescribe something but he did not know anything about me. I decided not to go back to him because he thought he could just prescribe something and I would take it and he also overcharged me. I cannot undo the damage CP and aging has done to my body but by being active physically and mentally will help. May I suggest if you or your friend is having physical problems please see your DR and see what you both can do to improve. Doctors do not know everything and you have to work together to help you feel better Stephen Allman