Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement, and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms of Parkinsons are due to excessive muscle contraction, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the...

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millie63 11/22/2013

I'm 63 years old and I have PD. I've been having a lot of heel pain daily. Could this be the result of the PD disease? I also have breathing problems between times of taking my PD meds. Someone told me that this could be what they call the wearing off effect of the meds. I need some opinions on this. Millie63

CMstanding 11/22/2013

I suppose it's possible that these things are caused by your PD, but it also might be some other reasons. You may want to check with your doctor about what you are experiencing.

Are you seeing a Movement Disorder Specialist Neurologists? I know we ask that a lot on here - but it is very very important that you regularly see one or that the doctor you are seeing consults with one about your treatment. These Specialists are specifically trained to deal with Parkinson's and other movement disorders.

Good Luck - I hope you can get some help with these issues you are having. The breathing problem especially sounds scary.

Hugs!

hisknobs 11/23/2013

millie63 foot pain is common along with toes twisting in. some foot cramping can be treated by bending your toes up. Others have tried botox injections to relieve this type of pain. Good luck and good health Alex

millie63 11/23/2013

Thanks Cmstanding and hisknobs, for your replies, Yes, I do see a neurologist but the last time I was in to see him I forgot to mention this to him. I will be seeing a heart specialist next week. I'm not going to give up! HUGS TO YOU ! Millie63

deleted_user 11/23/2013

If you can find a kind chiropractor to give you a price break -- go regularly. MINE will treat an entire family for six visits in ONE week for 40 bucks !!! I had the heel pain a few times and it's awful -- but he said it was the L - 5 (lumbar) vertebrae. It's worth the money, and in our case he doesn't set appointments, it's all walk in, which is GREAT...

CMstanding 11/23/2013

I concur about seeing a chiropractor. I also see a massage therapists. Both are helping me manage the stiffness and pain I get in my shoulders and neck from the PD.

millie63 11/25/2013

Thanks , I think I will go see a chiropractor.

deleted_user 11/30/2013

Hi Millie,

I have PD and heel pain, I've been told mine is common and called plantar fascitis. For me the fascia is shortening in both hands and feet, so walking tends to be tight, not rolling through the foot properly as the heel is tender. A visit to a chiropractor or your GP as already mentioned may well be worth a visit to try and ease the pain. Things I have found to improve things are a foot exerciser which you roll your foot over along the floor, pilates and massage. Best of luck.
Take care
Julie

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