>Hello,
>I wrote to the list a while ago introducing myself and telling you that my
>uncle had been diagnosed with PD. He was put on Sinemet and has had severe
>swelling in his ankle and leg. Is this happening with anyone else? Is this a
>side effect? we really don't know much about PD other than what I have read
>or information I have found on line. Please help me out. My uncle is 76. He
>is getting quite depressed as he is having lots of difficulty with this
>swelling, walking and sleeping without aching afterwards. Thanks for your
>support,
>leslie
Hi Leslie---there has been quite a recent discussion of swelling in feet on
the list, as well as at times in the past. It is a problem many PWQPs
have.--If you check the list acrhives you will find a wealth of
material---good luck!
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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