Muscle Aches In Arms And Legs. Anyone Else? - Parkinson's Disease Message Board

Mona · 11-12-2000, 08:34 AM

Hi All,
I hope all are doing fine. I am between doctors and had to stop taking Permax because of side effects. I have terrible aching in my arms and legs, especially my right leg(effected side). I notice that it hurts mostly around the knee area. Anyone else ever experience this? Thanks.
Love to all,
Mona

Bruce · 11-12-2000, 05:59 PM

Hi Mona, it looks like that same old rigidity that we all put up with from day to day. Are you taking any pd medications right now? A few months ago I had severe pain in both legs from my hip to my toes and I had to increase the Clonazepam from one pill to three pills per day. It is an antianxiety drug and it relaxes the muscles. After the pain stopped, I quit taking the drug unless it was necessary. They say our muscles are in a constant state of contraction. So that probably causes the pain. If you are seeking a doctor you can go to the AMA web site and find all of the doctors in your area. If you are looking for a Parkinson specialist you can go to the Medtronics web site or go to the NPF website (parkinson.org)and sign up for "ask the doctor", and Dr Lieberman can usually recommend a doctor for you. Bruce

Pelicangirl · 11-12-2000, 07:30 PM

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Mona · 11-12-2000, 09:12 PM

Thank you Bruce and Ruth for your replies. I am between doctors right now and am to see new neuro this Friday. I took myself off the Permax because I was experiencing severe side effects. The only med I take now is Xanax which does have a muscle relaxant in it and takes most of the bite off the pain. I will update everyone after my doctor visit on Friday.
Love to all,
Mona

Carole · 11-12-2000, 09:31 PM

Mona-
It sounds like a lack of dopamine, which is why your muscles are contracting. I suffer from dystonia (the cramps). The sinemet usually takes care of it (or I get a tune-up on my stimulators).
Carole