Question about shoulder pain
 

Hi, I am 59 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinsons a year ago. I take Azilect 1 mg and Requip 8 mg slow release. No matter what I do (physical therapy or exercise) I can't get rid of shoulder pain from PD. Any suggestions?

I don't know either one of these medications. And I'm not sure does PD mean
Parkinson's. Next my shoulder pain is from stiff muscles, so I also besides PT
and exercises from My therapist use moist heat which helps.

But one other thing that really helps is massage therapy. I would be
using a hot tub if I hadn't had to give up my club membership also.

I also take magnesium because my primary said it would help with pain.

Donna

Hi,

Sorry you're having relenting shoulder pain. It is tough to deal with. If you don't use it, though, you'll end up with a frozen shoulder. Ouch !!!!!

Have you tried Lidoderm 5% patches? Horse linement (DMSO or DSMO)? LED and infrared light pads? Kinesio tape? Thermacare, like at K-mart? don't know if they have one for shoulders, but they do for back, neck and knees. Glucosimine/Chdrodin? Fossamax? Calcium? Fish Oil? mobilization/immobilization? hair dryer on a stand? decrease use of alcohol, caffeine, smoking? inhale water? yoga? gentle stretching? chiropractor?


What's your diagnosis related to the shoulder problem, like a tear, arthritis, narrowing, spasm? PD can cause problems but you need to understand the mechanics of what's going on with it.

Just a few things that comes to mind.