Marty Polonsky wrote: > > Jo, > What I meant to say was that I take my meds shortly before I exercise so that > they will hopefully kick in around the time that I start exercising; and that > often involves overlapping an ongoing "on" period, which on second thought is > probably what Joe B. meant by "accelerating" doses. I hope this is helpful. > By the way, I also find that I have to be careful not to 'wait too long before > I exercise to take the meds because if I do, the meds won't kick in while I'm > exercising' > Marty My experience agrees with yours. When I do physical work, such as using a shovel, rake, saw, etc., the "exhaustion" that quickly ensues is not just "tired" but fierce pain in my back that forces me to stop. After a brief rest (supine if possible) and a Sinemet pill I'm ready to go again. Cheers, Joe -- J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 3527 Cody Road Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5013