, I have found that slowed > stomach emptying and constipation are likely to be at the root of > delayed "kick-in" of PD meds, Hmmmmm, Kathryn, this is a *very* interesting observation. I'm wondering if anyone has done studies on 'stomach emptying' problems in the PD population. Is the autonomic nervous system affected by PD I wonder? ----- God bless Mary Ann (CG Jamie 60/20)