Thank you all for the info.... Yes she is on the medications mentioned that are affected by protein, but I did not know this for the 7 weeks I have been with her, and Gert knew nothing about it also.... everything I am reading says take the mes 15-20 min before meals, is 30 min better?... I plan on trying new things slowly with her... first week better timing of meds, and then I will regulate the protein a litte better... She eats well balanced meals, and maintains her weight.... also I read acidity affects the metabolism of the med.. she does need more exercise, we were walking in the pool once or twice a week, but it has been to hot to d that lately, I want to go to a phsical therapist with her who will show me what to do with her... Thanks again all, and I hoe to learn enough to help someone else out eventually... Renee ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn