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> > The only drugs I am taking for pd are Sinamet and Deprynil. I am also > taking amitryptiline. I think that the foot twisting is part of pd rather > than a side effect of a medication. Long before I was diagnosed with pd, > I noticed that the heel of my left shoe would be worn down long before the > right shoe. What I am experiencing lately is the same sort of thing only > worse. > > I really appreciated the suggestion about keeping a chart documenting when > meds are taken and when the foot twisting starts but I am FAR from being > that organized. Besides, the only time I know my foot is twisting is when > the side of my foot gets sore and now, with the cane, I am more aware of > the position of my foot. > > It never occurred to me to wonder what happened to the carbidopa...now I, > too, would like to know. Barb > > ============================================================================ > Barbara Patterson [log in to unmask] > HSC 2J22 905-525-9140, ext. 22403 > School of Nursing > ============================================================================ > I notice the twisting foot myself. It first was like a cramp. My neurologist says its due to too much Sinemet, but I disagree. I notice it even if I have not taken my meds... Emery -- Emery Josserand [log in to unmask] Winfield, Ks - Home of the Walnut Valley National Flatpickin Championshp