Myofascial Pain Syndrome

[MGP201]

Have you experienced myofascial pain syndrome with trigger points in your back? If so, What treament did you recieved?

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What is MPS? I received epidural steroid injection to stop the screaming agony in my hip and leg, trigger point, lower back.

[glenandgerry]

A friend of ours (without PD) was diagnosed with Myofascial Pain Syndrome.....it affects the muscles in his neck and shoulders mostly. He's really struggled to deal with the pain. After trying most things, he's just started having acupuncture but it's too soon to say if it's helping.

My hubby (PWP), like RoyProp has been in screaming agony with pain in his calf and hamstring, trigger point is also lower back, for which he's had 4 spinal injections over two years with varying degrees of relief. Next step is an operation on the spine, apparently. Something he would obviously much rather avoid. He's presently having Tui Na Chinese massage which seems to be helping to manage the problem at present.

[Kaykaykay123 in reply to glenandgerry]

Physio is the best option

[Kaykaykay123]

Yes was diagnosed with myofacial before Parkinson's.I've had physio,heat pads and I do Pilate's.Also I use a foam roller but its painful

[MGP201 in reply to Kaykaykay123]

How long is it since you were diagnosed of PD?

[Kaykaykay123 in reply to MGP201]

Just over a year ago

[MGP201 in reply to Kaykaykay123]

what treatment for your PD do you have?

[Kaykaykay123 in reply to MGP201]

Sinemet one a day.It helped the tremor but not the muscle pain.Worst is in my upper back,shoulders and neck