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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fort Worth, TX

Just wondering. I seem to be more stiff now than shake. I had tremors at first most of the time, now I'm more stiff most of the time. Especially the more tired I get. Thanks.

July 12, 2016
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Members responded to a question about whether stiffness or tremors are more common, with many sharing that stiffness and rigidity are their... Read more

Members responded to a question about whether stiffness or tremors are more common, with many sharing that stiffness and rigidity are their biggest challenges, often becoming more prominent over time. Several members offered practical insights, including cycling leg movements while lying down, mild yoga, weight lifting, and stretching to help manage stiffness, while one member mentioned gabapentin as something worth asking a doctor about for pain relief. A recurring theme was that symptoms can shift over time, with tremors being more common early on and stiffness increasing later, and that staying active seems to help even when rest brings discomfort.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My mother also suffers stiffness and extreme fatigue in her legs, but I find that the more se moves and excise her body the better she improves. Cycling movements are excellent. She does not need to get on a bicycle but lie on her back and make cycling movements with her legs. Mild Yoga postures also help.

July 14, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have some of each, neither are severe

July 12, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I also am more stiff than shaky

July 13, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

After 9 years, very few tremors, but a lot of stiffness and rigidity, especially in the AM.

July 12, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I lift some weight and stretch. Just seems like the more I do the stiffer I get when I rest. The higher the on time it feels like the off time is worse. If that makes sense.

July 12, 2016

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