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In message <[log in to unmask]> Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network writes: > I am interested in any help/info anyone can offer re. severe dystonia type > cramping. my mother, who has been diagnosed with Parkinsons for 9 years, > suffers everyday for prolonged periods from major muscle cramps, mainly up > one side of her body. she takes sinemet and > sinemet CR and valium and Permax and Prozac. She has tried many variations > on timing and medication but seems to be getting worse, and the pain is > unbearable. Other people I know with PD don't seem to have this same > situation. Any ideas? Feedback would be great. She feels life is not > worthwhile and it is a most awful situation. thank you... > > [log in to unmask] My wife, 76/10+, has severe facial/throat pain, which is probably due to rigidity of the muscles of the jaw and throat. A muscle relaxant, Klonopin, gives her some relief of this. It is also sleep-inducing so, when taken at night, it generally gives her a good night's sleep. Good luck. 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