MyParkinsonsTeam

First off, you are absolutely right — this disease is zero fun, and what you're going through sounds genuinely exhausting, both physically and emotionally. Ten months in, dealing with fatigue, pain, voice issues, and upcoming surgery all at once? That's a lot. You deserve a moment to acknowledge how hard you're working just Show Full Answer

First off, you are absolutely right — this disease is zero fun, and what you're going through sounds genuinely exhausting, both physically and emotionally. Ten months in, dealing with fatigue, pain, voice issues, and upcoming surgery all at once? That's a lot. You deserve a moment to acknowledge how hard you're working just to get through each day.

Fatigue is one of the most common and challenging symptoms of Parkinson's, affecting up to 80% of people at some point. It's not just ordinary tiredness — it can feel like a deep, bone-level exhaustion that doesn't go away even after rest. Many MyParkinsonsTeam members describe exactly what you're experiencing. There are a few things worth discussing with your neurologist or care team, especially given everything happening at once:

- Medication review — Some Parkinson's medications, particularly dopamine agonists, can increase daytime sleepiness and fatigue. Your doctor may be able to adjust timing or dosage
- Sleep quality — Poor nighttime sleep (from pain, restless legs, or other sleep disruptions) can make daytime fatigue much worse
- Pain management — Your neck and back pain is likely making movement harder and disrupting sleep, which feeds into the fatigue cycle. Mentioning this specifically to your care team is important
- Pacing your day — On better days, try scheduling activity during your highest-energy windows and protecting rest time without guilt One MyParkinsonsTeam member found that exercise helped their exhaustion gradually over time, even though it didn't feel that way immediately. PT is a great step, even if progress feels slow right now.

Before your surgery next week, it's worth letting your surgical team know about your Parkinson's medications and fatigue levels, as anesthesia and recovery can temporarily affect symptoms. Wishing you a smooth procedure and some well-earned relief ahead.

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