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> 1. Pain in the throat/jaw/tongue. She has had this for 3-4 years with > variation in severity. It is not supposed to be a part of PD, but it > *reponds to Sinemet.* Various specialists have been puzzled by this, > but the best explanation (to me) was from a pain specialist who > believed it was due to PD-invoked throat muscle rigidity. A muscle > relaxant, Klonopin, has given some relief, but it also produces > sleepiness, which at times is welcome. > > > In any event, I would like to hear from any of you who have had any >comparable experiences. I shall keep tuned to the network and learn from you >all. I do intend to write a note soon about doctors and chronic disease, since I >have seen so many postings that indicate dissatisfactions with docs. Some are >valid, others are at least explicable. > > Hang in there - Bob Howard > > > >Bob Howard, occasionally known formally as: >Robert B. Howard <[log in to unmask]> >1320 Wisconsin St. >Hudson, WI 54016 >Voice phone (714) 386 3596 > Bob, Fuad starting complaining of this exact same type of pain in December. It started when the neurologist lowered his Eldepryl. He had trouble eating for a couple of weeks. He now complains that it is very painful to yawn (which he does a lot), but after he stretches his mouth wide a couple of times the pain is relieved. Last week he mentioned about the tongue hurting when he moves it a certain way. I believe that it is improved now that Fuad is back up to two Eldepryl a day. Has your wife tried facial exercises. Does she take Eldepryl? We have found that Fuad reacts adversely to muscle relaxers. Especially since the stroke. They seem to nulify the anti-Parkinson's medications and they stay in his system for days. Barb CG for Fuad PD 61/3+ Greensboro, Maryland [log in to unmask]