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I have a history of freezing episodes and also experience something similiar to what you describe here. I don't think they are the same, but rather agree with Ivan. I deliberately keep my sinemet doses as low as possible with an extended period off sinemet at night. I've found with CR this works fine until I overdo or get overtired during the day. I think it comes from depleting our usual reserves of dopamene, and I am working very hard on pacing myself to not do that which is not easy for those of used to a more active lifestyle. Nonetheless, some nights I lie, as Rollin did, locked-down and totally immoble, stiff as a board until the next dose. Was he napping after an extra-busy time, a lot of walking, or something extra like company? Meditation and/or music by the bed prove very useful to prevent any fear or anxiety caused by such experiences as they only worsen the lock-down. -----Original Message----- From: Rosemary & Rollin Dexter <[log in to unmask]>; [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, June 21, 1999 3:53 PM Subject: PD Question about freezing >Can any one tell me if it is possible to have a freezing episode while >taking a nap? My husband was taking a nap while I was out at a quilt show. > When I got back I looked in on him and he seemed to be asleep so I didn't >go in. About 15 minutes later he was at the foot of the stairs calling >weakly for help. > >He said he woke up and couldn't move. He thought he lay there for over an >hour and then when I didn't come in willed himself with great effort to >roll onto his knees (he was lying on the floor) and crawl to the stairs. >He was trying to pull himself to his feet when I got to him. With the help >of my brotherinlaw we got him to a bed. My daughter who is a nurse >practioner came in and examined and questioned him. His tongue was thick >and he was talking very slowly. His body movements were symetrical. His >grip was strong. His muscles especially at the backs of his legs were very >hard and like in a cramp. He had a light headache and said he had had one >for several days. My daughter thought it might have been a TIA while I am >more inclined to think it was a freezing episode although he has never had >one. > >This all happened away from home. We are back now and he is going to call >a Dr. to see if he can shed any light on what happened. I would like to >know if anyone has had a similar experience. I doubt that his regular >doctor will consider the freezing episode as a possibility at all. > >Thanks. Rosemary Dexter cg for Dex 75/6