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On Mon, 17 Feb 1997 12:01:48 -0500 Doug & Carole Price writes: > I am a caregiver for my Mom who lives with my family. > >Her medications are: >Sinemet (.5 1/2 per day; 25/100; Parkinson's) > 8 am - 1 1/2 ; 12 pm - 1 1/2; 4 pm - 1 1/2; 8 p ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hi from Maine! Carole, the one thing that JUMPED out at me is the 8am-12pm-4pm-8pm Sinemet schedule that your mom is on. This is almost certianly NOT going to work optimally. In my support group (Greater Portland), we discuss this issue over and over with nearly EVERY new member Sinemet is frequently blocked by proteins (meat, fish, legumes, peanut butter, eggs, poultry) in many (but not all) Persons With Parkinsons (PWP's). Some doctors ignore this. Here in Portland, we suggest trying SInemet about 30 MINUTES BEFORE MEALS, and with orange juice or apple or cranberry juice. Then, mobility and cognitive skills improve DRAMATICALLY in some cases. Please try to avoid giving your mom Sinemet on a full stomach, and please condiser reducing the protein and elevating the CARBOHYDRATES in her meals. Many of us find a once-every-three hours schedule, including the above restrictions, a FAR MORE SUCCESSFUL approach. I would also suggest you get involved with a nearby support group, in addition to working with us on the list. Hope these comments help! Ivan Suzman 47/10 Portland, Maine/land of lighthouses 12 deg F cold and sunny