Dear John,

This could be related to heat, though a call to your neurologist would definitly be in order for these new symptoms, as it is always important to alert your neurologist to any sudder changes in symptoms.

If she shakes her head and says she has never heard of heat affecting PD, try contacting the National MS Society. They have acknowledged the effect of heat for MS patients and offer free hats, neck scarves, vests, etc. which have several pockets to fill with frozen gel packs if they want to walk outside, or tolerate any heat related event. I have found heat to have the same effect you describe. I have been forced to stop in the middle of an outdoor concert because I become a statue. It is humiliating to say the least.

Good Luck,
Vicky