Tryguy,

Same issue with me since mid January when I fell off the Parkinsons cliff after managing well since dx in 2007. All came about very abruptly, including major anxiety the moment I sense off period coming. Been in this vicious circle for about 6 weeks as PD creates the anxiety which in turn makes my symptoms worse and I shake uncontrollably.

Like you, I wake up when my "sleep dose" wears off after 3 1/2-4 1/2 hours and not gently. More like someone punched me and the first thing I feel is the lovely heat of anxiety in my chest. So I take another dose and try to add a couple hours more of sleep to survive the day.

Seeing neuro in March who put me on 2mg of Ropinirole xl (5weeks ago) to round off my dopamine declines. Can't tell if it's working with all the anxiousness and shakes though.

Looking for any thoughts as well before I see my doc, thanks.

Eric