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> On Sinemet Cr for about 2 yrs > ,starting to hear that they save the sinemet for later on in the Parkinson, > Because it work so good . I'am putting on weight like crazy ,and I don't know > why . Eating is less cut a lot things , and i still don't know what to do ? > Any one help. > Audrey C > >From CT Dear Audrey, Some people with PD gain weight, and the cause is not always known. Sometimes it is due to less activity, thus burning fewer calories. If this is the case, would it be possible for you to add some kind of activity, such as walking, to your days? Your idea of eating less may be helpful; be sure, though, to include plenty of whole grains (like whole-wheat bread, brown rice, whole-grain crackers), vegetables, and fruits. These are protective foods. Also, you should ask your physician for a referral to a registered dietitian who understands PD, to be sure you're getting enough protein, calcium, and other nutrients. It might be important to take a multivitamin/mineral supplement. It's also possible to gain weight due to water retention. This is "edema." It also can be due to less physical activity, allowing water to be retained. Your physician can determine whether you have edema. Other conditions, such as thyroid disorders, can contribute to weight gain. You should discuss the weight change with your doctor so s/he can rule out any possible contributing conditions. My very best regards, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Medical nutrition therapy for Parkinson's disease Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Parkinson's disease: interview and assessment tools for nutrition professionals" "Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson'sdisease," J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999. http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/