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Carrotcake Member  Posts: 46 |
posted 03-21-2001 11:39 AM
  
My Mom who has PD complains of heaviness in her legs. Could some of you tell me how you would classify this symptom? Would you consider it to be part of rigidity or some other symptom? If you have had the same feeling, could you also tell me what helped you improve this symptom? Thanks as always! IP: Logged |
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Bruce Senior Member Posts: 116 |
posted 03-21-2001 06:09 PM
Yes, I have weak legs most of the time and if it is getting worse I think of it as "off" time and I have gradually learned is taking the pills on an empty stomach, I get a much greater response to the drugs, in contrast to when I take the pills around meal time. Bruce IP: Logged |
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Googy Senior Veteran  Posts: 632 |
posted 03-21-2001 08:08 PM
Carrot cake, Bill has so much aching legs and other body cramps.Massage her legs.A nd moist heat. I give Bill childrens aspirin.As Bruce said this is part of PD.Try anything to give her comfort. Love, Googy IP: Logged |
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Carrotcake Member Posts: 46 |
posted 03-21-2001 09:44 PM
Thanks Bruce and Googy! I am definitely going to try your suggestions out on Mom. Bruce taking Sinemet (I assume you are taking that) on an empty stomach - does it cause nausea for you? Thanks again folks! IP: Logged |
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Mona Junior Member Posts: 20 |
posted 03-22-2001 09:04 PM
Hi, Yes I have weak feeling in legs at times. It feels like I am trying to walk through thick mud. I also have terrible aches in arms and legs. I get relief from hot bath and massage. I hope your mom feels better soon. Love, Mona IP: Logged |
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Shaky John Junior Member Posts: 16 |
posted 03-22-2001 09:34 PM
I have been having balance problems caused by what I call weak muscles in my legs. I also had a Hip replacement on my parkinson side. I now go to rehab for my balance problems and the leg stretching and various exercises are a tremendous help and I feel much better and stronger than before. By the way I am 69 yrs old. IP: Logged |
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Bruce Senior Member Posts: 116 |
posted 03-22-2001 10:18 PM
Carrotcake, Yaking Sinemet on an empty stomach didn't bother me in the past, but I have begun to fill a little rotten occasionally. I just eat a couple of crackers and that seems to take care of the problem. I forgot to say this the last time, but I think rigidity causes most of the weakness. Take care. Bruce IP: Logged |
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Googy Senior Veteran Posts: 632 |
posted 03-23-2001 12:56 AM
Shaky John, Having PD is enough but a hip replacement is more than enough also.69yrs old is just a baby...Bill is going to be 79 in April.Had to put this in. Blessings to all of you! Googy IP: Logged |
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Carrotcake Member Posts: 46 |
posted 03-24-2001 11:01 AM
Mona,walking through mud is exactly how Mum describes it too! I got a massage therapist in for her yesterday, and she feels it gave her some relief, so I am going to the Massage Therapist in every week and hopefully it will make her feel better in the long run. She does not have an appointment until next month with her neurologist, so we will have to wait until then to change her Sinemet dosing if he recommends it. Thanks again for the good info! This is a great board with a lot of support! IP: Logged |
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