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Frequently Asked Questions
Pain
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Mar 23 2009
Q:My husband has had PD for 10 years. Lately he complains of severe pain in his lower legs. It is most evident at night and prevents sleep. His internist has suggested arthritis or herniated discs as possible causes. Any suggestions for relief? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband is 46 years old and has Parkinson's. He has had two rotator cuff surgeries on his left shoulder, which is the side of his body with severe tremors in his arm and hand. He is in constant debilitating pain in that shoulder. Can something be done besides pain narcotics and sleep aid medication? (JM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My mother is suffering from this disease and her most common complaint is muscle pain/stiffness in her feet and legs. This has always been a problem, however it seems to be worsening. Is it common for patients to experience high levels of pain? She can no longer walk very far or manage tasks for more than 10-15 minutes. (MM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband has increasing pain and swelling in his feet and legs, making walking very difficult. Is this related to his Parkinson's? (EM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's for ten years. I suffer with back spasms, spinal stenosis and a tilted pelvis on my right side. Are these things related to the disease? (HS)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Is there any evidence of PD patients complaining of severe muscle and joint pain in the legs? My partner remains undiagnosed (ruled out osteoarthritis and many other medical conditions) and doctors continue to say it “might” be the PD and nerve pain.Show Answer
She is not taking any PD meds yet, so that can be ruled out as a possible cause. Do you have any thoughts on this?
(JF)
Aug 14 2008
Q:My sister was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 3 years ago. About one year ago she began to have severe sharp pain in her left shoulder which would travel down to her left leg. It happens 3 times a day and lasts about 2 to 3 hours. None of the pain medication helps her pain. I have heard of tremor symptoms but not of pain being part of PD. Is pain part of the PD symptoms? (GM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband was diagnosed with PD 5 years ago. He has become more and more sensitive to pain and pain medications have become less and less effective. Is this related to his PD? Are there pain medications that work better for PD patients than for others? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Parkinson's presented itself in the left side of my body. The muscles in my hand, arm, and shoulder seem weak and are easily irritated to the point of pain by normal movement (e.g; household chores and yard work). X-rays and MRI were negative. Can the neuro-based PD be causing this pain and weakness? If yes, what are treatment options to strengthen muscles and control pain?Show Answer
(BC)
Aug 14 2008
Q:My 79-year-old mom has Parkinson's disease and sciatica. Between the Parkinson's and the sciatica, she has difficulty getting comfortable in bed. She often sleeps in her recliner, slumped over, in a position that looks very uncomfortable! Does that position (sitting slumped with your neck falling towards your chest) make sciatica worse? Can you offer any insight to proper positioning and alignment when one has Parkinson's and sciatica? (JT)Show Answer
