Here I am again apologizing for a long period of silence. Yet once again it is because things are fairly stable. I had my check-up with my neurologist yesterday and she found all my symptoms and problems totally stable. She did not see (though I did report) an increase in dyskinesia. I had evaluated myself before the appointment and realized that dyskinesia was my only substantive complaint. Based on my personal research it appears that my choice is between taking a smaller dose of Sinemet more frequently (which reduces dyskinesias substantially) or continuing with the dosing prescribed (which gives me dyskinesias when I am inactive at peak dose). The smaller dose, however, wears off sooner and does not take effect as well. So would I rather be dyskinetic or "off" my meds? I would rather be dyskinetic. This decision puts me at peace with my dyskinetic self. The dyskinesias are not constant and do not harm anyone or anything. So now that I have made that selection, I am more accepting of the results.
P.S. If you don't know what dyskinesias are, look at Michael J. Fox. Those writhing, wobbly movements are a side effect of the medication we all take for Parkinson's.
P.S. If you don't know what dyskinesias are, look at Michael J. Fox. Those writhing, wobbly movements are a side effect of the medication we all take for Parkinson's.
