What your husband is describing — the sensation of something moving inside his head — sounds like it could be a type of tactile hallucination. This is where the brain creates a physical feeling of something that isn't really there.
Tactile hallucinations are a recognized symptom in Parkinson's disease. Some people feel Show Full Answer
What your husband is describing — the sensation of something moving inside his head — sounds like it could be a type of tactile hallucination. This is where the brain creates a physical feeling of something that isn't really there.
Tactile hallucinations are a recognized symptom in Parkinson's disease. Some people feel crawling, biting, or moving sensations on or inside their body. One MyParkinsonsTeam member shared that their husband felt like there were bugs in his shoes biting his feet. These sensations can be caused by a few different things related to Parkinson's, including:
- The disease itself affecting the brain
- Medication side effects
- An underlying issue like dehydration or infection
It's really important to let his neurologist or doctor know about this as soon as possible. Only about 10–20% of people feel comfortable bringing this up with their doctor, but these symptoms can often be treated or managed once the cause is identified.
Please don't hesitate to speak up — his care team is there to help, and there's absolutely no need to feel embarrassed about sharing this.
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