Hey everyone

I hope I'm back. My computer date and clock were off, so whenever I posted something it went to the bottom of the pile. Frustrating to say the least!

I've been on Mirapex and Artane for over three years now. Artane has served its purpose, but admittedly, it messes with my eye sight and my confusion. I was also taking a pretty high dose (12 mg. a day).

Since then, the neuro prescribed Azilect. I was able to cut down the Artane to half, and perhaps even less than that.

But now I have a different issue which I don't know if it's is due to the medication or the disease.

On my right foot, my big toe curls and takes the next toe with. Because of this, my gait is throwing me off and I'm in serious pain from my buttocks to my toes. I need stock in Icy Hot packs!

I did go to Physical Therapy, but they honestly were stumped, never having had a PD patient before. It doesn't help that on the day that I had the appt., I had no pain! They were truly super, however, and gave me some exercises that I should do ... could do ... need to do ... but am too lazy to do! At the end of the appt., I agreed to call when I am experiencing pain so that they can isolate it.

In the meantime, the best thing (other than Icy Hot packs) that helps is wearing some type of sandal that doesn't allow the toes much room to curl. I look pretty pathetic weeding the garden in heels. LOL Initially, the first time that I wore tennis shoes helped, but there's simply too much room for the toe to curl.

Have any of you experienced this? The neuro (intern) told me that it would take a pretty big dose of Sinemet to combat that. I'm not sure why, but I have another appt. with the neuro on Thursday so I'll ask. I was also told about possibly having botox injections.

Any help, suggestions, or words of advice (other than exercise ... LOL) would be appreciated.

Here's hoping I'm b-a-a-a-c-k for good!

Terri