Can anybody here shed some light on the Parkinson's leg drag symptom?

[mgregor6]

I'm interested in any exercise/drug that may prevent, stop progression or reverse. Thank you in advance...

[Nitro53]

I was hoping someone would reply. That was one of my first symptoms.

[park_bear]

What works for me is to slow way down and pay careful conscious attention to getting the movement of the leg correct. If I am hiking, then I am able to gradually speed up to a more normal pace while maintaining the emphasis on moving correctly rather than quickly.

Climbing seems to be much less affected than walking. I believe the reason is proper placement is everything while speed is unimportant.

[laglag]

I agree with ParkBear and I also would try being aware of your steps & stride as you walk, take huge steps & exaggerate the swing of your arms. Once you practice a lot it will become 2nd nature.

If you're real stiff, try Emergen C every day. It has lots of be antioxidants, electrolytes & magnesium..... It took about 3 weeks until I noticed a big difference.

[Hikoi]

No drug prevents, stops or reverses any parkinson symptoms. The best we have is drugs that treat the symptoms,..... and exercise.