In a message dated 10/7/98 12:16:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << it can be the result of overmedication with sinemet or simply sensitivity to sinemet or other pd drugs >> Sue, One unusual but extremely unfortunate possibility is a stroke. While it would be highly unusual for it to be one, it is possible. The rapid change in behavior and the absence of a history of such things is what is worrisome. Suggestion: See his neurologist soon (today would work). Regards, WHH 55/19 PS: Any further deterioration in strength, speech, or ability should be taken as an even greater warning.