Ron, your words were right on target. I have learned over the years to not eat until I am on or to wait at least an hour after I eat to expect my meds to work.

The movement specialist that I see in Atlanta (Emory) says most doctors don't like Sinemet CR because of its "unpredictability." A CR 25/100 is about 1/4 stronger (levadopa) than a regular 25/100. For this reason many have worse dyskinesia when they use CR.

Try some of those ideas that Rick mentioned - I've been thinking about trying them myself. And we who are "seasoned" (I've had PD for 15+ years) know what we're talking about when we say not to wait until you are "off" to medicate.

Peggy