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William H. (Bill) Olson wrote: > Jackie > This i something I have experienced and is rather common inPWP's. > however, this must be more severe than most of us experience. I am sure > he has been advised to rise up slowly., and to sit on the edge of the > bed for a couple minutes to give his body time to accomodate before > standing up. My biggest problem has been when I squat on my haunches to > check tire pressure, etc.I take 10-11 levodopa-carbidopa 25/100, up to > 16 Permax ,.25 mg, and one hytrin 5mg. at bed-time. I am taking the > hytrin because of benign prostatic hypertrophy; some take it for high > blood pressure. I was bothered with frequent urination and difficulty i= n > getting a stream going , especially at night. My urinary bladder was no= t > emptying out completely either. > Dr. Abraham Leiberman is associated with Good Samaritan Hospit= al> (800-841-8765) and is considered one of the elite group of neurologis= ts who specialize in Parkinsons treatment and research. He has written a > book available through the APDA, New York City, 800-223-2732. > -- > q=A8 --=20 q=A8