What is Parkinsons Disease
Parkinson's disease (paralysis agitans or PD) is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement (bradykinesia), and in extreme c...
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Hi
I have had Parkinson's diagnosed for a year now and up to now have been coping reasonably well, keeping active etc. However, since Monday I have had severe pain in my left leg, making it extremely difficult to walk. I have had twinges there before but nothing like this - the pain is so bad it makes me feel sick. Obviously I went to the doctor who just said she thought it was coming from my hip and put me on anti-inflammatories (which also make me feel sick!). She said if it didn't clear in 10 days she would arrange for an x-ray. So far it is still so bad I can't walk more than a few minutes. What do you think? Is it likely to be part and parcel of Parkinson's? I also get various burning shooting pains throughout my body from time to time. From being reasonably well I now feel totally incapacitated. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks. Posted on 06/26/09, 10:06 am |
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Hi there. One thing that I discovered from talking with other P.D.'ers,on line and otherwise, is that doctors like to hang the diagnosis Peripheral Neuropathy on just about any unusual ache or pain we feel while we suffer with this 'ailment'. Suggestion- If you feel your pain is related to P.D., let your neurologist deal with treating it, NOT your General Practice doctor since they may hurt any treatment your neurologist may be making progress with. 
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Thanks Truck, that was helpful. I was already beginning to wonder whether I should bypass my GP and go straight back to the Neurologist so you have confirmed it for me!
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Try to find a neurologist that specializes in movement disorders.
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My GP thinks it's trochanteric bursitis. I'm relieved that it doesn't seem to be a progression of Parkinsons!
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NorthernLas,
My mom has PD and has had A LOT of issues with pain and severe spasms. Two weeks ago, she was diagnosed with also having Dystonia which, apparently, is the cause of most, if not all, of her pain. With new meds., we'll hopefully know what comes from PD and what's from Dystonia. I'm not diagnosing you, but just thinking it might be something to look up (www.MayoClinic.com, for example) and ask your neurologist about since Dystonia, like PD, is tricky to diagnose. I sincerely hope it's not Dystonia in your case but, if it is, there's a new drug, Apokyn, that helps. In a few minutes, I'll be updating my discussion titled "Apokyn," which you may want to read.
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