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Hi, Have just come home from dinner with the man I've recently become involved with who has PD. He's only affected in the left arm so far and walks fairly 'hunched' leaning forward. His medication (including sinemet) seems to have things 'fairly' in control however he has been working very hard lately and not getting adequate rest, (this, a combination of long hours and our new relationship). This evening after dinner he apologized and said he had to go home because he was becoming 'stiff'. He explained that that is a part of the disease. I asked if he couldn't take some medication to alleviate it and he said he's already had as much as he could today. Could someone explain what this 'stiffness' is, what brings it on, and what can be done about it. It broke my heart to see his discomfort and embarassement and worried me sick that he would be driving a fair distance. Not wanting to make it more awkward for hime than it already seemed to be I didn't want to question him at this time. Can someone explain exactly what happens when this 'stiffness' set in and what is the normal duration. Is it perhaps 'symbolic' of the PD progressing. I would be truly grateful for any and all information and insight into this as possible. With thank, H. Spence ([log in to unmask])