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Originally Posted by Peony
Has anyone found any relief for Weak Legs, Sciatica, Back Pain? I have all in abundance and it's wrecking my already difficult life--much harder now to walk, exercise, find a comfortable position. What worked for you? I also had weak legs & cramping for a while a few years ago, which basically resolved when I cut back on Sinemet, but now it seems here to stay.
Based on my own experience, plus comments I've seen here and from many Parkies I know, it seems related to PD and/or some PD meds, but some doctors apparently don't agree. What do you think?
It's really getting me down...
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Peony,
I gather you've had PD for a number of yrs.
Perhaps the back pain and cramping are dystonia?
The weak legs and inability to get comfortable, walk easily and exercise could mean you're just plain "off" and maybe need to up your dosage of Sinemet and see if that helps ease some or all of those problems.
Are you seeing a neurologist with a special interest in PD or a movement disorder specialist?
They're much more knowledgeable about PD than most Drs.