I do understand what you are saying, @jaybee51. When I started carbidopa/levodopa, I too had an immediate improvement in my gait. I no longer had the stumbling *drop foot" and my balance was definitely better. I told my neurologist that my brain and lower extremities seemed better connected. Is this the way you feel as well?

I'm not sure of the cause of the rash/hives. This is time to contact your doctor's office (by a phone call). There are other meds that can treat PD.

I would encourage you to learn as much as you can about PD through research from reliable websites. The Davis Phinney Foundation has great information as well as videos that might fill up the gaps in your understanding of PD. Here is a link to their website, https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/. Under the "Resources" tab you will find a listing of medications.

Here is a link with a listing of all the Mayo Connect discussions on PD. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/parkinsons-disease/

I would encourage you to read through the titles and look at any discussions that might offer you more information about medications.

I look forward to hearing from you again as you search for help.