Over the past couple months, I've developed pain down the outside of my left leg (more affected side), sometimes starting in the buttocks, sometimes in the hip, down to the outside of the ankle just above the ankle bone. Definitely PD related, as it is much reduced after each dose of C/L.
It's worst in the morning when I wake up, fine until I put weight on the leg, and makes it so that it's hard to walk until the c/l kicks in.
Anyone had this issue, and are there exercises that can help loosen this up?
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Sounds like possible sciatica - probably better when your muscles are less rigid (on meds). I had it for four year between age 19-23 (way before PD at 41). Did chiro which helped but acupuncture was a game changer and got rid of it permanently for me. For four years I was on pain meds daily (NSAIDs) - three acupuncture treatments and no more NSAIDs needed.
It occurred to me that it might be sciatica, but the fact that it gets better or goes away entirely with c/l made me think rigidity or related to the dystonia I get in my foot when meds wear off. I'll get it checked out by a Chiro or acupuncturist, I guess. Thanks.
I am having similar problems with my right leg,always when I sit. My leg sometimes goes numb and I have trouble getting up from my chair or getting out of my car. Once standing or laying down seems to relieve it. It's extremely painful and embarrassing to have someone help me get up. My chiropractor and muscle therapist help somewhat. I have extremely tight muscles on the right side of my body and not much strength in my right upper body.
There are Trigger Points that occur frequently in the spot where the thigh bone and hip bone connect, that general are on the outside of the hip. They can cause pain and tight muscles from hip down to the foot, deep massage into the hip joint and chiropractic treatment are a help.
You might try icing the lower third of your spine to try and eliminate it as the point of origin and once you have eliminated that, try icing as much of the hip area as possible. If the icing gives any relief at all, you are probably very close to the point of origin of the pain and can direct your efforts appropriately.
Hi I don’t have pd but I have just had 4 weeks of exactly the same, sleeping was horrendous, I had acupuncture and was told it was sciatica, for the first time in four weeks it has gone but I sympathise because it is not nice
Hi Rebtar,Many of PwPd lower extremities problems originated from the Psoas Muscle. Doing Psoas strech exercises with help of a physical therapist could help alleviate lower extremities pain and better range of motion .Kia
I have a similar problem , and mine comes from my Left ' IT Band' that has a copious amount of remaining scar tissue from a shattered Femur many years back. Now, adding PD (2013) and no amount of stretching and massage has had zero lasting effect. Acupuncture has helped over time. A good diagnosis from a Physio or Registered Massage Therapist, Chiropractor etc is needed.
I saw a chiro yesterday, he thinks its the piriformas muscle that's irritating the sciatic nerve. Adjusted and gave me exercises. I expect If I'm persistant I will find a solution.
I very recently watched a 'You Tube' done by a fellow that addresses SCIATICA , he has a Doctorate degree in Physio Therapy youtube.com/watch?v=5ZXJEO6...,
Did the chiropractor visit(s) help at all? Chiropractors can be very different in their methods. See if you can find one that is familiar with Parkinson's. Hope you are feeling better.
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