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On 3 Nov 2003 at 21:19, Carol Kerr wrote: > What is the cog wheel effect? I am having a lot of discomfort, > staiffness, and pain in my right shoulder (which is the side that is > affected by PD). I am wondering if it is connected. > > Thanks > Carol The cogwheel effect is when the doctor moves a limb through its range of motion; and, because of the tremor, it feels like you are moving a "cogwheel". It is present only in cases where there is tremor. 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.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn