Suffer pain in lower back and feet

[Ep0522]

I have had sudden pain in lower back and also feet. Does this mean Parkinson’s symptoms have gotten worse? Help! Really depressed now.

[pvw2]

I don't know. I've considered that a symptom of aging. However, if foot pain is sharp, check blood sugar. Gout can also cause foot pain.

[Ep0522 in reply to pvw2]

I think I figured out it’s sciatica!

[park_bear in reply to Ep0522]

Yes Parkinson's tends to put strain on the lower back due to our tendency to lean forward. Sciatica not an uncommon result. I recovered from my sciatica by virtue of fish oil from consuming a lot of salmon. I wrote about this here including a reference to the relevant research: tinyurl.com/27b3ahw7

[Ep0522 in reply to park_bear]

I respond badly to protein. My gp is suggesting a epidural . What’s your thoughts on this. The only thing I question is my back seems to be relieved when my parkinson meds are working. I have had Parkinson’s for a number of years and taking my meds every three hours is the only thing that seems to relieve me. I had an appointment last week with my movement Dr. Didn’t help me at all. So I guess I will try another one closer home.

[park_bear in reply to Ep0522]

This is Parkinson's back pain and I have that too. It's because Parkinson's motor impairment also affects our back muscles and the end result is back pain. For me this is more mid and upper back rather than lower back. As far as I can tell there is nothing to be done about that other than to take our medicines and enjoy standing up straight when the meds are working and we can.

[Boscoejean]

Musculoskeletal pain: Because of decreased mobility, postural changes, falls and sometimes fractures, Parkinson's can cause muscle and bone achiness. Many people also have lower back pain and even associated sciatica (pain, tingling and numbness radiating down the back of one leg).Feb 22, 2017

Ask the MD: Pain and Parkinson's Diseasemichaeljfox.org › news › ask-md-pain-and-p...

[crewmanwhite]

No, it means that you have pain as described.

This is most likely caused by changes or degeneration in your lower back.

Go and see a really good osteopath and/or Bowen Therapist and keep moving.

[Ep0522 in reply to crewmanwhite]

thanks !

[chartist]

PwP have a tendency to lean or bend forward called camptocormia. It can create pain issues. PwP also seem to have more than average cases of spinal stenosis which can also cause pain. PwP also are at increased risk for other degenerative spinal issues such as degenerative disc disease. A diagnosis from your doctor would be helpful in determining your options.

You can try using an ice pack 3 times a day for three days on the lower back area where you have the pain. If this helps the pain and eases the foot pain, you can try applying Stopain roll on to that area and icing just once a day in the evening. Stopain is available at Walgreens, Walmart, CVS and Amazon. Least expensive at Walmart. Most expensive at CVS.

amazon.com/Stopain-Strength...

Mag oil might also be helpful for areas of pain as well as rapidly relieving muscle cramps within a minute. Here is a typical product that will last quite awhile, just spray on and rub lightly to spread it. This is not as potent a pain reliever as the Stopain :

amazon.com/Magnesium-Oil-Sp...

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[Ep0522]

thanks, tried the magnesium oil. Will visit Walgreens or Walmart today! Worth any help at this point!