Ken, I think it might be time for a second opinion. Sinemet should decrease, not increase, symptoms. ---------- Mary Ann (CG Jamie 65/25) > Ken, > When I was diagnosed with Parkinsons my condition was mild. My > Neurologist > put me on medication - Sinemet - Immediately my symptoms became more > pronounced...slower movement, etc. I discontinued the medication, and > was able to > wait another year before going on medications. Today, I still experience > the > same reaction when I take my meds, then I begin to improve after about an > hour. So from my experience, I would agree with you that the meds can > have a > negative effect. My Neurologists have no explanation when I describe my > experience. Perhaps someone else among the group has an explanation?? > > Gary > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn