Wow, I too had leads placed on 10/13. Currently at 2.5.
Speech is also a problem, although problems fluctuate
somewhat.

No muscle cramps that I can recall. I cry at the drop of a hat.

I'm going to borrow Jim's disclaimer; Please consider the
following information as my personal experience and in no way
a recommendation or suggestion for others to go down this road.
I am not a doctor. I am just a guy with PD.

1 capsule of Rytary 23.75/95 at 8 a.m., and 1 at bedtime.
Yes, a total of 2.

Currently experiencing approx. 85/90% tremor suppression,
which I can live with. Especially on days when I'm sitting at
home in pajamas.

No more complications with Rytary and Alcohol

After 9 am, I can eat as much as I want, as often as I want
(5 LB. gain in 4 days).

As far as I'm concerned, Dr.'s Kaplan, Fisher, and Griffith (Kansas
City area) are Superstars.

Key West tickets in hand for 1/7-1/12.

Hopefully further symptom degradation won't be too severe or
too rapid. Keep praying -