Are you experiencing chills when your Sinemet wears off or during "off" periods?
"Off" periods happen when Parkinson's medications lose their effectiveness and symptoms return. While chills aren't commonly mentioned as a typical "off" time symptom, people with Parkinson's can experience a wide variety of both motor and Show Full Answer
Are you experiencing chills when your Sinemet wears off or during "off" periods?
"Off" periods happen when Parkinson's medications lose their effectiveness and symptoms return. While chills aren't commonly mentioned as a typical "off" time symptom, people with Parkinson's can experience a wide variety of both motor and nonmotor symptoms during these periods.
Common "off" time symptoms include:
- Tremors
- Stiffness and cramping
- Fatigue
- Pain
- Mood changes
- Brain fog
- Balance problems
- Movement difficulties
Some MyParkinsonsTeam members have reported experiencing shortness of breath and extreme fatigue when their medication wears off. Since everyone's experience with "off" periods can be different, it's important to track all your symptoms, including the chills you're experiencing.
Keeping a detailed record of when these chills occur in relation to your medication schedule will help your doctor understand what you're going through. They may recommend adjusting your dosage, changing the timing of your medications, or adding additional treatments to better manage your "off" periods.
Don't hesitate to discuss this with your care team - symptoms you might not realize are connected to "off" time could be important for managing your treatment plan.
February 16
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