Bev,
There is a good chance that the morning leg pains and crawl may be
Parkinson's. Your note says that after a couple of hours he is able to
reach a standing position.
Three quick questions:
1. Do the leg pains generally start when he is waking up / getting out of
bed?
2. Does he use the Sinemet CR or the generic equivalent Sinemet
[carbidopa/levodoa ER]?
3. How many hours have passed since his last dose of Parkinson's medication?
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I have a similar situation.
Will Johnnston
A.P.D.A. DelMarVA Chapter Pres.
4049 Oakland School Road
Salisbury MD 21804 USA 410-543-0110
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From: "Bev MacLeod" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 12:03 AM
My husband saw the doctor today and he told him about leg pains - his
brother with dystonia etc. and the doctor said he thinks it is a disc or
arthritis problem so is sending him for cat scan. It is not an urgent cat
scan as we are in bad shape for medical tests here. So in the mean time he
will continue to crawl in the mornings. I hate to see this. Breaks my
heart but he is unable to reach standing position for a couple of hours.
Beverley near Toronto Canada
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