[Karen Fell]

I am 65 yrs old and have been suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome for 10 years. It has worsened in the last 6 months resulting in most nights only getting 2-3 hrs sleep.  On Jul 1st I started taking Sinemet 25/100 taking 1/2 pill one hour before bed and it has been a miracle drug for me. Restless Leg gone and I sleep the whole night.  I wake up and its light out and I can’t believe it.
However, 5 days after starting the Sinemet I am experiencing joint inflammation. Every day it moves to a different location and it varies from slight pain/stiffness to excruciating throbbing pain.  For example: both shoulders, one knee, one ankle, both wrists or sometimes just one, fingers.  I am now taking Advil once every 6 hours and the occasional Tylenol to help manage the pain.  Today for the first time my throat is so sore I can hardly swallow.  Taking the anti-inflammatory has helped slightly.
Could this be a side effect from taking the Sinemet?