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Hi Barb and all, My dad had this sleepiness problem, noticed especially when he was driving (I know, I know - another discussion, another time) - he found himself nearly dropping off at stoplights. He also has trouble sleeping at night. Complained to his neuro, who reduced his Sinemet dosage, plus my dad waits to take his morning dose until after he's at work. He thinks this has helped. I sure hope so. -- garyZ [log in to unmask] Dad's 71, diagnosed nearly a year ago. Gait/bradykinesia and speech difficulties are the most prominent symptoms when he's not properly medicated. ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: falling asleep Author: "Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network" <[log in to unmask]> at INTERNET Date: 2/20/96 7:12 PM Hi Barb. Hi Gang. My mother (late 50s, PD 20ish yrs) experiences similiar sleepiness. She is a very poor sleeper, and experiences very violent dyskinesia, but this doesn't seem to be the sole cause. She finds that when she gets "on," her body gets into a super relaxed state and she often can't help falling asleep. She finds this especially frustrating. So at least you're not alone. ;-) Zzzzzzzzzz Joanna >Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 12:53:26 -0300 >From: Barbara Duffin-Bates <[log in to unmask]> >Sender: "Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network" > <[log in to unmask]> >To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: falling asleep > >Does anyone else out there have this problem? My husband (aged 55, >PD 11 years) has lately been suffering from sudden sleepiness. He >just drops off wherever he is, almost without warning. He might be >sitting at the computer, eating lunch, reading - often in very odd >positions. Yesterday he fell off the couch and banged his head on >the coffee table (which woke him up!). It is rare for him to stay >awake during a movie or a concert or a car ride. I know that PD is >an exhausting disease, particularly with his very vigourous >dyskenisia, but I am thinking that this is something more. Anyone >with similar experiences? > >thanks, >Barb Bates >[log in to unmask]