hello Walthe my namy is Barbara Davis I was dx 8 13 93 i am 55 now
i was 46 whem i began to see the there was some theing wrong It is funny
some of
the same you are talking about are me. thw toes froz. Before ar after me.
And in bed trying
to sleep.
From: "Walter Bergen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 3:20 PM
Subject: Foot Spasms
> Hello to all,
>
> I am new to the list and am looking for some
> help. I am 53 now, 46 when diagnosed with PD. I
> take the following meds: Sinemet CR 200/50 (4x),
> and Mirapex .75 mg. {3x}. The problem I am
> having which I have not heard too many people with
> PD talk about is muscle spasms in my feet. My
> right foot clenches tightly with toes curled down,
> and my left foot follows by toes curling upward.
> This happens most mornings shortly after getting
> up, and can happen before or after taking meds.
> During the day my right foot seldom bothers me,
> but around med. time, if I am under stress, my
> left foot will act up, along with my left leg,
> which gets totally rigid if I am walking any
> distance, or even standing by a counter working.
> It takes very little stress to bring this on. I
> do daily stretching exercises, as well as some
> strength training, but this has not solved the
> problem. This has been happening for the last
> year and a half. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Luella
>
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
