Ask the MD: Pain and Parkinson's

Pain can be a part of life with Parkinson’s. There are different types, which have different causes and treatment options. Rachel Dolhun, MD, movement disorder specialist and vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, discusses how to recognize and manage pain in Parkinson’s.
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[@competitionedge97]

Perkinson is a very awful disease My father has it and it's very painful to see him in this condition.. Because there is no cure till now but yoga and exercises with medication helps my father to fight with this disease.. Pray for him ❤

[@Trish-ql9kz]

No mention of stomach pain here... my husband was diagnosed 2 years and has constant stomach pain after eating, this has led to serious weight loss and depression

[@SuperKarobi]

I have been getting dystonia in my feet, toes and legs for over a year now. But I have been turned down to see a neurologist twice now so don't have an actual diagnoses. I work full time most times with little or no sleep. I feel I'm not being heard. My Dr has never heard of dystonia or even chilblains. I'm in New Zealand and health system is terrible. I'm so tired.

[@rosemaryclarke6250]

Travel elsewhere to see a different doctor

[@diehardpbrfan]

My husband has parkinsons. It is really hard to watch him. Everyday is difficult

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Hopefully he will be ok. Try to be active, get him to move and exercise ❤️

[@WECOOK1969]

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease May of 2021… I’m 52 years old and move like an old man, I’m in constant pain. It’s a daily struggle for me and I’m no longer happy.

[@julies.3147]

@@WECOOK1969 I’m very sorry for your suffering. My husband has Parkinson’s. Lately he has had chronic pain in his lower back/hip area. Do you experience anything like that.

[@WECOOK1969]

@@julies.3147 yes… sadly i have many symptoms. I could write a book on my struggles.

[@julies.3147]

@@WECOOK1969 gosh I can only imagine. Before my husband’s diagnosis, I just thought that Parkinson’s meant you had a tremor in your hand or something. I didn’t realize that it was a much deeper disease that affects you from head to toe and gives you symptoms that you never would have imagined. I don’t have the disease myself but Ive watched it with my husband, and like you said, he could write a book or I could write a book for him. I’m so sorry for everyone who is suffering from this awful disease. 🙏💕

[@agustinsenerez3250]

Severe pain i felt is in left side of the body below my ribs.sometimes in my stomach below my billy.its so painpull ,a non stop pain. And i cant step when it triger.i was diagnose of parkinsons.is it part of parkinson?

[@julies.3147]

My husband is suffering with similar pain. It must be from his Parkinson’s. I’m sorry for your suffering

[@soyicasweet99]

That sounds like intercostal neuralgia. I have that

[@welshmountainsoap9474]

Genetic parkinsons