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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Debbie White" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Shoulder Pain Date: Thu, 19 Jun 1997 22:38:29 -0400 Phil, Thanks for the information. I spoke to my mother tonight, and she said that the shoulder feels a bit better. I'm hoping it is not part of the overall illness. This has just brought to the surface the confusion involved in evaluating the origin of various problems now that my mother has been diagnosed with PD. It's hard enough for ANYONE to determine the cause of a problem -- but how do you decide whether something is a symptom of PD or whether its a separate problem that you can combat with more conventional medicines? Debbie White [log in to unmask] ---------- > From: Phil Gesotti <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Re: Shoulder Pain > Date: Thursday, June 19, 1997 9:27 PM > > Debbie, > > Just prior to my PD diagnosis a year ago, the symptom that caused me the > most discomfort was the pain in my right shoulder (the side affected by the PD). With Sinemet, the chronic pain eventually went away and arm swing returned, but I will still get soreness in this arm when stressed or fatigued. What does help is a 2 1/2 lb. ankle weight worn on my wrist while walking. It seems to stretch the arm and force an arm swing cadence. > Wrist weights are lighter and might be alternatives. > > Disclaimer: Standard disclaimer here. I'm not a doctor. I'm not giving medical advice, etc., etc., etc. > > Phil Gesotti 47/1