@psvantx,
I was diagnosed in late 2014 and put on Sinemet immediately with Azilect being added some months later.
I have not had a significant problem, just a little stomach fullness and a tiny bit of unrest. I had almost no experience with or knowledge of PD which has enabled me to take it in in small bites and has held my anxiety to what half a Clonazepam twice a day controls.
I would highly recommend you try the pills. I belong to two in-person support groups and have never heard of anyone who reacted significantly to these two drugs. Sure. 1 in whatever thousand may have some sort of issue but the rest don’t. You don’t stay in your bedroom because driving to the store is hazardous do you? After 5 1/2 years most people are amazed that I have PD. Not saying you will be as fortunate as I am, at 74 it won’t kill me, but it is a quality of life thing.
Let us know how it goes-we're on your side. Get plenty of exercise, eat right and enjoy life. This is just a speed-bump.