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Are severe hand cramps and stiffness common with Parkinson's?
Yes, hand cramps and stiffness are experiences that many people with Parkinson's report. The pain, tightening, and locking up you're describing align with what others in the community have shared.
A MyParkinsonsTeam member described waking up with their hand Show Full Answer
Oh my Melissa. You think you can beat me?? Think again. I hear your " loud & proud " . I walk softly @ carry a big stick.
How about joining together to beat PD ?
WE CAN DO IT !
This was an early symptom for me. My hands would be so painful that it rendered them useless. I would wrap them in cold packs or heating pads. It was so bad my husband payed to have our house packed and unpacked. Not a small thing when moving 6k miles. It took another 8 years 🙄 to get a diagnosis.
Parkinson's is one mean bugger!
But I am one stubborn woman who has a relentless determination to beat you. Like a dog with a bone I will not give in and I won't give up. I will not be broken and I will not break. Even if you beat me I promise you it will NOT be easy.
( I say this loud and proud 👏 as I call my husband to help me out of bed because I cannot move my legs and I feel like I'm being crushed 🤨)
I have this extremely painful lock up in my left hand. It affects my left thumb. Sometimes, it feels like it’s going to break my thumb! It’ stays sore for weeks.
My right foot is also affected, in this manner. My entire foot is much more painful, than my thumb.
I don’t know how to stop either of them. Thank goodness it usually is only about three minutes long. I just have to endure this extremely painful, lock up.
If you have a remedy, please share. Many thanks.
I use an hand exerciser
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