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Yes, Parkinson's can absolutely cause nerve pain — and it sounds like what's being experienced could be neuropathic pain, which is quite common with Parkinson's.

Nerve pain with Parkinson's can feel like:

- Burning sensations
- Tingling or pins and needles
- Shooting or electric-shock-like pain
- Stabbing or aching feelings

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Yes, Parkinson's can absolutely cause nerve pain — and it sounds like what's being experienced could be neuropathic pain, which is quite common with Parkinson's.

Nerve pain with Parkinson's can feel like:

- Burning sensations
- Tingling or pins and needles
- Shooting or electric-shock-like pain
- Stabbing or aching feelings

This type of pain often occurs on the side of the body most affected by Parkinson's symptoms, but it can show up in both legs too. A MyParkinsonsTeam member shared something very similar: "I have severe lower back pain and excruciating nerve pain extending down both legs, particularly at night."

It's really important to bring this up with a neurologist or doctor, as there are treatment options that may help, including medications like gabapentin or pregabalin, which are sometimes used for nerve pain in Parkinson's. A MyParkinsonsTeam member noted that gabapentin helped with their shooting nerve pain.

Don't suffer in silence — getting a proper evaluation can make a real difference in comfort and quality of life!

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