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Brian Collins wrote: > > Hello everybody. I wonder if anyone can help with a rather strange problem. > A friend in my local PDS group has started to suffer with what he describes > as a "Heavy feeling" in his legs - They are so 'heavy' that it is difficult > to walk. He is not suffering actual pain, just the feeling of heaviness. > The only way that he can get rid of the feeling is by lying in bed, or by > sitting with his legs propped up. He has very slight swelling of the ankles, > but not enough to account for the problem. The only Parkinson's Medication > that he uses is Sinemet: He takes 2 Sinemet LS and 2 Sinemet CR per day, and > was diagnosed 6 years ago. I'm not even sure that the problem is related to > PD :- Any suggestions would be welcome > Regards, > -- > Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]> Hi brian, yes i get the heavy leg thing as well as a lot of heat in my legs and feet. I usually lay down. Massage helps alot and also a cold pack, or cool water. bye, lisa in paradise