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Originally Posted by bluesking
Diagnosed in 2008. Taking Sinemet 3X daily. I have always had a very
noticeable 'dark' discoloration in my left arm (the one most impacted by PD),
and the left arm as well as the left hand is noticeably colder to the touch
than the right side.
My Doc as well as other specialists have never been able to adequately
explain this. It almost looks like some kind of circulatory issue. Have
had 3 different Movement Disorder physicians give me a generic PD
diagnosis.
Has anyone else experienced 'discoloration' in the arm on the weak side?
Thanks, David
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David,
I don't have discolouration that I have noticed but I do have marked temperature differences between right and left side.
I was diagnosed in 2008, right side affected and tremor dominant PD. I noticed my right hand much colder than left about 1-2 years after diagnosis. It is particularly marked after a time of inactivity and improves with use. Much worse in cold weather.
I am sure this is PD related for me and I think the circulation is different on my right and left side. i have read a few other people comment on noticing this but not many.