Experiencing persistent weakness is something many people with Parkinson's can relate to, and it's definitely worth paying attention to — especially since it's been going on for 5 weeks.
Fatigue and weakness are common Parkinson's symptoms that can show up in different ways throughout the day. Some MyParkinsonsTeam members Show Full Answer
Experiencing persistent weakness is something many people with Parkinson's can relate to, and it's definitely worth paying attention to — especially since it's been going on for 5 weeks.
Fatigue and weakness are common Parkinson's symptoms that can show up in different ways throughout the day. Some MyParkinsonsTeam members describe having only a few hours of energy before hitting a wall, while others feel it more constantly.
A few things that can contribute to ongoing weakness include:
- Medication timing — Weakness can be a sign of "off" periods, when medication is wearing off between doses
- Fatigue cycles — Parkinson's can cause deep fatigue that goes beyond just feeling tired
- Emotional factors — Stress, anxiety, and low mood can amplify physical symptoms like weakness
- Sleep disruption — Poor sleep, which is common with Parkinson's, can make weakness feel much worse
Since this has been severe and ongoing for 5 weeks, it's really important to bring this up with your neurologist or doctor as soon as possible. They may want to review your medication schedule or look at other contributing factors.
In the meantime, tracking when the weakness hits — time of day, relation to medication doses, sleep quality — can give your doctor really useful information.
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