I've noticed a decline as well, and usually after getting over a bad cold or respiratory infection like I had in late January. It took me forever to come back up to close to where I was. Since then I've had to increase my Sinemet to make me feel normal. I agree it's like steps going down with long periods of smooth passage in between as though I coast along with what seems to be a good routine and balance.

For me my piano plaing isn't anywhere near what it was 4 years ago, yet I seem to be playing better now than I did a year ago due to my Sinemet dose timing and adjustment. Now if I could have what I had 4 years ago, and combine it with what I have now musically, I'd be totally on cloud nine.

Now I don't make my living at it, but I can't give up my music either. This is my entity, and should I lose this, it would defintely lead to my demise.


John