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North Grafton, MA

I am finding the pain from peripheral neuropathy more difficult to deal with than PD at times. The relief for neuropathy is even more vague than relief for PD symptoms. And when the two get together with bradykinesia plus a nerve flare, I can't do much of anything. I would really like to hear from other people who have had experience with this. Thanks!

December 30, 2025
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

No knee replacements but I do take gabapentin for neuropathy due to diabetes 2. It seems there is no ryhme or reason (or answers?) with PD - I have a few medical things going on and never really know which is causing what symptom. Good luck to you!

January 7
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Susan I know exactly what you mean I had both knees replaced and the left one developed staph and had to be replaced again and did not heal correctly and I endure daily pain in the knee and thigh and calf muscles and the pain causes my pd symptoms to constantly be aggravated. It's awful!!!my leg gets stiff and sometimes feels like lightning going through it.me and Mr Tylenol are good friends only God knows what my liver looks like! I'll keep in you in my prayers

December 30, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Fortunately I have not had a knee replaced yet. Susan I hope that your pain from it can be resolved. That plain sucks.

December 30, 2025
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How can peripheral neuropathy pain from a knee replacement complication be managed alongside Parkinson's symptoms?

It sounds incredibly challenging to manage both peripheral neuropathy pain and Parkinson's symptoms, especially when they overlap with bradykinesia during nerve flares. While the search results don't Show Full Answer

How can peripheral neuropathy pain from a knee replacement complication be managed alongside Parkinson's symptoms?

It sounds incredibly challenging to manage both peripheral neuropathy pain and Parkinson's symptoms, especially when they overlap with bradykinesia during nerve flares. While the search results don't specifically address neuropathy from knee replacement complications, many MyParkinsonsTeam members do experience various types of nerve pain alongside their PD.

Members have described burning sensations, sciatic nerve pain, and nerve pain extending down their legs. One member mentioned "excruciating nerve pain extending down both legs, particularly at night," while another described "an inflamed nerve in my shoulder blade" with pain shooting down their arm.

For Parkinson's-related pain, some treatment options that members have found helpful include:

- Gabapentin and other Parkinson's medications
- Muscle relaxants for pain caused by muscle spasms
- Personalized exercise plans from physical therapists
- Pain management specialists

Since you're dealing with both conditions simultaneously, working with both your neurologist and a pain specialist could help develop a comprehensive approach. The combination of bradykinesia and nerve flares is particularly difficult, and you're not alone in finding pain management more challenging than managing other PD symptoms.

Connecting with others on MyParkinsonsTeam who experience nerve pain might provide additional insights and support for managing these overlapping challenges.

December 30, 2025

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