hi all At 08:25 1999/03/31 +0000, brian wrote: >On Wed 31 Mar, Dan Parker wrote: >> Jennifer, >> >> I'm the same. When work gets stressful, the Sinemet flat out >> doesn't work. >> I think it's a test, to see if you can put up with the stress! >> >> Regards, >> Dan >> > >Hello Dan, Camilla and Jennifer wrote about the effects of stress. To >give you some idea how to cope, it may be useful for you to know that >the Adrenalin released in response to the stress seems to have an >additive effect on top of the Sinemet. If you can see the stress coming >in time (and one hour warning would be ideal), then you should REDUCE >your intake of Sinemet to compensate. A reduction of up to 50% of >Sinemet may be necessary - its a powerful effect. >Regards, >Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]> holey moley, brian! i know this pd thing is called a 'designer disease' for good reason [meaning it's a custom fit for each individual, NOT that it's restricted only to design types like me!] but, your saying that adrenalin has an 'additive' effect on sinemet is completely [i.e. 180 degrees] opposite to my experience [and apparently dan's, as well!] besides, heck, if i had an hour's warning of stress' arrival i wouldn't have to get stressed at all! say, adrenalin is a hormone, right?... and it's a clearly observed phenomenon that certain 'female' hormones 'profoundly' reduce sinemet's effect... so...??? janet who's been around this parkie block one or two times herself janet paterson - 52 now /41 dx /37 onset - almonte/ontario/canada <http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/janet/index.htm> [log in to unmask]