Bob,
I had a similar series of reactions about 2 or 3 years ago. Painful swollen
ankles and cfeet - they said it was possibly tarsal tunnel syndrome - or maybe
gout, or osteoarthritis, or even the tibia thingie that you mention - you name
it , they said I had it. And then for other reasons changed my agonist - and
wow , my feet stopped hurting, the swelling went down - but I need orthotics
which have just redently had to be readjusted. BUt the discomfort I
experienced before the new orthotics were nothing compared with the previous
experience, where it literally took me 20 minutes to negotiate a flight of
stairs.
The old medication - permax
the new medication - mirapex!

Hilary Blue

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Bob Chapman wrote:
>
> Joan, I am going through a similar circumstance right now. I went to my Neuro
> and my  Primary care Doc who both said the PD could not cause my left ankle to
> swell up and be so sore ( I could hardly walk on it for two to three months ) I
> was then sent to and orthopedics surgeon who said PD could not be the cause but
> couldn't find any thing except minor arthritis he sent me to another ortho. guy
> in his office who did an MRI and said I also had a tibialis tendinitis problem
> and put my ankle in a cast for a month, which didn't change a thing. About 8 or
> 9 days ago I quit taking Mirapex ( 1.5 mg per day ) because I have been having a
> problem falling asleep suddenly and at inappropriate times. Since I stopped
> mirapex , I don't fall asleep any longer and in addition I don't have nearly as
> bad of a problem with heavy drooling, and My swollen ankle is gone and just a
> slight discomfort remains. I have also been given a referral for biomechanical
> orthotics which I am going to have made because I have always had a problem with
> fallen arches. Maybe PD didn't cause my swollen ankle problem but I would bet on
> Mirapex being a contributor.
>
> Joan Hartman wrote:
>
> > Ervan wrote....
> > Negative
> > > results were swollen ankles and fatigue attacks...from Mirapex...my neuro
> > said mirapex would not cause my swollen ankles and feet and said I should go
> > back to my MD who gave me water pills and referred me to a foot
> > specialist....now you've given me another person with the swelling....none
> > of the doctors seemed to think it was the medication...does anyone else have
> > this problem with Mirapex..???  Joan H.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: ERVIN J MCCARTHY <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 9:10 PM
> > Subject: Re: SET PARKINSN TOPICS -NONPD -FUN
> >
> > > Janet, by all means answer via the list, I'm anxiously awaiting.  I failed
> > > to mention the same Neuro four months ago prescribed Mirapex which I tried
> > > for about six weeks but failed to have any favorable results.  Negative
> > > results were swollen ankles and fatigue attacksThank .  again.
> > > [log in to unmask]
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: janet paterson <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: ERVIN J MCCARTHY <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 5:31 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Re: New member's thoughts.
> > >
> > >
> > > > At 20:10 1999/08/31 -0700, you wrote:
> > > > >Janet, have been reading your discussion on sinement.  I just returned
> > > from
> > > > >my Neuro today and he prescribed 25/100 three times a day.  This will
> > be
> > > my
> > > > >first experiment with the drug.  Would you have any input or advice.?
> > I
> > > > >have been diagnosed for about three years.  Best wishes
> > > > >[log in to unmask]
> > > >
> > > > i have lots to say if this is your very first prescription for sinemet!!
> > > >
> > > > would you mind if i answered your message via the list?
> > > > there are a lot of newbies on board who might be interested
> > > >
> > > > janet
> > > >
> > > > janet paterson
> > > > 52 now / 41 dx / 37 onset
> > > > po box 171, almonte, ontario, canada, K0A 1A0
> > > > a new voice: <http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/6263/>
> > > > parkinsn topics: fun list news nonpd pmid qt technews udall
> > > > <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> > > >
> > >
> > > [log in to unmask]
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: janet paterson <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 5:36 PM
> > > Subject: Re: SET PARKINSN TOPICS -NONPD -FUN
> > >
> > >
> > > > At 15:42 1999/08/31 -0700, you wrote:
> > > > >See above subject line  - Thanks
> > > >
> > > > hi charlotte / ann
> > > >
> > > > you have the command message right
> > > > but it needs to go into the body area of a new message
> > > > e.g. right here where i am typing
> > > >
> > > > SET PARKINSN TOPICS -NONPD -FUN
> > > >
> > > > and then you need to send the message to the listserv command address:
> > > >
> > > > [log in to unmask]
> > > >
> > > > if you have any problems
> > > > send me a copy of the command message
> > > > so i can do some detecting
> > > >
> > > > janet
> > > >
> > > > janet paterson
> > > > 52 now / 41 dx / 37 onset
> > > > po box 171, almonte, ontario, canada, K0A 1A0
> > > > a new voice: <http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/6263/>
> > > > parkinsn topics: fun list news nonpd pmid qt technews udall
> > > > <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> > >