In the same boat and sinking fast. funny I had hip surgery also before this popped its head up. Is what the anethesiologists use to knock us down exasserbating our problems? VA wanted me to see a neuologist to verify PD and took me off cardidopa - NOT a good idea - After 2 weeks I put myseld back on it. Now they want to force me to get an agent to handle my funds. I am not incompetant just slowed speech and some syuttering and physical stuff. Brain works pretty good although short term memory is an issue - worse when off cardidopa. I will just keep exercising and do what I can but VERY frustrating!