 |
 |
Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Sherry Macredes <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: ritalin To: [log in to unmask] Date sent: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 18:33:31 -0500 > Nancy, > My mother (75/70) has also experienced tingling toes and problems with > sciatica which I believe are PD symptoms. The problem sciatica seems to > be helped with anti inflammatory drug Viox (sp??), but the tingling and > numbness remain even though no signs of nerve damage etc...guess we live > with this. I also have PD 48/47 and I haven't experienced the tingling > toes but sometime it feels like my foot is stuck on the gas pedal! The > whole left leg just gets really stiff for awhile then it's ok, no answer > here either, meds haven't helped so far. Sherry > True "tingling" is *not* a symptom of Parkinson's disease. Sciatica may be associated with PD but it is not part of the condition; it is due to another, separate, condition (like a disc or some such). Stiffness such as described *is* probably Parkinson-related. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************