Which parts of the body experience pain in Parkinson's disease?
Pain in Parkinson's can affect many different areas of the body. The most commonly affected areas include:
- Lower back and spine
- Neck and shoulders
- Arms and legs
- Hands, toes, and feet
- Muscles and joints throughout the body
The pain often occurs on Show Full Answer
Which parts of the body experience pain in Parkinson's disease?
Pain in Parkinson's can affect many different areas of the body. The most commonly affected areas include:
- Lower back and spine
- Neck and shoulders
- Arms and legs
- Hands, toes, and feet
- Muscles and joints throughout the body
The pain often occurs on the side of the body most affected by Parkinson's symptoms.
Some people experience pain in specific areas, while others may feel discomfort all over their body. The type and location of pain can vary from person to person.
Common pain types include muscle stiffness and rigidity, nerve-related burning or tingling sensations, muscle spasms and cramping, and shooting pain like sciatica that runs from the lower back down the leg.
A MyParkinsonsTeam member described experiencing "severe lower back pain and excruciating nerve pain extending down both legs, particularly at night." Others have mentioned burning feet, aching shoulders, and pain in the throat, neck, and face muscles from muscle spasms.
If you're experiencing pain, talk with your neurologist about management strategies that might help, including medications, physical therapy, and exercise plans tailored to your needs.
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