Jim Dolan wrote: >> Last night I noticed my left foot was swollen; there was no pain involed. I should state that my symptoms are mostly on the left side. My question is, is the a PD symptom or a side effect of the medication? << Hi Jim, Swelling of ankle and/or foot can be a consequence of PD, due to the tendency to move less. It can also be a side-effect of medication. (And of course both). Since you first noticed it afters starting new med it is likely to be caused by the meds. Hans.