I have the same problem in the morning. I use a small walker to get to the bathroom. Once I shower, where I have grab bars, & get dressed, & take my cardbidopa levo doppa I no longer need the walker. My stiffness & balance has improved.

I have the same problem plus don’t sleep very well,when I wake up in the morning I lay in bed for about 20 minuets just stretching my legs and slowly moving my body I have found this helps me when I finally get out of bed..

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member -- Try taking the sinemet when you wake up - before you get up - then doze for 20 minutes or so until you feel that it has taken effect. Then see how well you manage the process of getting going.

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I also am very stiff & bent over when I get up. I can hardly get one foot in front of the other. I make myself a cup of coffee & try to enjoy it while I unkink myself. I do 15 squats, I stretch myself out by reaching up & touching the top of the door frame & counting to 60, leg lifts, 20, sit-ups 15 & sit-then stand with my arms across my chest. Works for me. Pain in my legs is there 24/7 but at least i'm up & moving. Don't know what is causing the pain in my leg muscles. Maybe osteo-arthritis. I go to my rheumatologist next week. Have a good day EVERYONE & enjoy your coffee

I find a long soak in the bath just before bedtime helps relax my muscles. I only take sinemet during the day. I do however take ropineral slow release at bedtime also one of my venlafaxine.

Best wishes

Mark

Guernsey