I have a history of freezing episodes and also experience something similiar
to what you describe here.  I don't think they are the same, but rather
agree with Ivan.  I deliberately keep my sinemet doses as low as possible
with an extended period off sinemet at night.  I've found with CR this works
fine until I overdo or get overtired during the day.  I  think it comes from
depleting our usual reserves of dopamene, and I am working very hard on
pacing myself to not do that which is not easy for those of used to a more
active lifestyle.  Nonetheless, some nights I lie, as Rollin did,
locked-down and totally immoble, stiff as a board until the next dose.  Was
he napping after an extra-busy time, a lot of walking, or something extra
like company?  Meditation and/or music by the bed prove very useful to
prevent any fear or anxiety caused by such experiences as they only worsen
the lock-down.
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From: Rosemary & Rollin Dexter <[log in to unmask]>;
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Date: Monday, June 21, 1999 3:53 PM
Subject: PD Question about freezing


>Can any one tell me if it is possible to have a freezing episode while
>taking a nap?  My husband was taking a nap while I was out at a quilt show.
> When I got back I looked in on him and he seemed to be asleep so I didn't
>go in.  About 15 minutes later he was at the foot of the stairs calling
>weakly for help.
>
>He said he woke up and couldn't move.  He thought he lay there for over an
>hour and then when I didn't come in willed himself with great effort to
>roll onto his knees (he was lying  on the floor) and crawl to the stairs.
>He was trying to pull himself to his feet when I got to him.  With the help
>of my brotherinlaw we got him to a bed.  My daughter who is a nurse
>practioner came in and examined and questioned him.  His tongue was thick
>and he was talking very slowly.  His body movements were symetrical.  His
>grip was strong.  His muscles especially at the backs of his legs were very
>hard and like in a cramp.  He had a light headache and said he had had one
>for several days.  My daughter thought it might have been a TIA while I am
>more inclined to think it was a freezing episode although he has never had
>one.
>
>This all happened away from home.  We are back now and he is going to call
>a Dr. to see if he can shed any light on what happened.  I would like to
>know if anyone has had a similar experience.  I doubt that his regular
>doctor will consider the freezing episode as a possibility at all.
>
>Thanks.  Rosemary Dexter cg for Dex 75/6