After over ten years only cardopa- leva dopa in extended release plus short acting doses are doing some good. Any good ideas for rigidity?

[VeryBlue]

Comtan, amantadine, mirapex, azilect psych/ side effects now terrifying.

Lower body rigiidity is challenging mobility without a wheelchair.

[honeycombe3]

Could this be treated by DBS?

[larry33b]

What I would give for a little rigidity in the right place.

[msfelchy]

Massage therapy has helped my mother with rigidity. My dad is a licensed massage therapist in New Hampshire and specializes in working with people who have Parkinson's. He is helping many people! If you are not in the area, he would be happy to chat with you to advise on how to direct a therapist in your area to help. If you would like, you are welcome to e-mail me and I will share his contact information or give you his website.

Robin Felch

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[PatV in reply to msfelchy]

I agree. Stretching and exercise. And diet. Sounds like a lot of meds.