Hi Teresa. I tried the sugary drink thing this morning(Black cherry pop) and it did not help. I think it made it worse. I don’t consume a lot of sugar, so perhaps this might be part of the problem. I will try taking the Sinemet on an empty stomach(as I have been doing) and then eat 30 minutes afterward, as you suggest. As you say, I may well be waiting too long to eat. I feel pretty sure that eating too much protein is not my problem. I am a semi vegetarian(eat eggs, dairy products, beans, fish, seafood and soy products), but by FAR my daily diet consists largely of fruits and veggies.
I heard about the 1 1/2 to 2 hour thing from my first neurologist. She said to take the Sinemet and wait 1 to 1 1/2 hours before eating or eat, and then take the Sinemet 2 hours after eating.
Anyway, the thing that I have found that does help is drinking part of a can of diet Ginger Ale after I take the meds.
I appreciate all of your suggestions. Thx.