Thanks for the info J.T. It's weird that you mention alcohol and cigarettes. Me and my friends were always known as the "partiers" in school and out. So I've had my share of fun, I guess you could say. The night before my first exacerbation mentioned above, I drank about a twelve pack and took about 7 or 8 shots of Jagermeister, with little sleep to back it up. The doc said that's probably what triggered it. And every time I smoke a cigarette, the lightheadedness gets a little worse for a couple of minutes. Just one more reason to quit! I have always been active in Martial Arts, exercised regularly, but my sleep pattern and my diet need to change. As I add this new medication into my life, I will definately take the time to make some other changes for the better. The way you live your life can truly change the way this illness progresses. Thanks again!

John McIntire