Hi Clare,
The Sinemet help me with my stiffness in upper back and neck. I also go
to a massage therapists and she helps allot also. Janice 52/50/46
----- Original Message -----
From: Clare Wilson <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 8:59 AM
Subject: PD Pain/Stiffness
> Hi everyone. I have a question for the long-term PWP. My diagnosis was
made
> in 1/98. My only med is Requip, now up to 3mg 3X daily. I've had lower
> back pain for several years which was believed to be osteoarthritis, and
this
> was confirmed by MRI. However, I now have neck/shoulder stiffness and
pain
> plus the lower back stiffness and pain, and unfortunately the chiropractor
> doesn't seem to help nor acupuncture. Does Sinemet help to reduce this
> discomfort? Two weeks ago my new neuro put me on Sinemet 25/100 at
bedtime
> only, to deal with restless leg syndrome, so that's one problem down.
I'm
> to call in with results. If there is a concensus out there about Sinemet
> reducing the stiffness and pain as I described, please let me know. She
> could order Sinemet during the day as well, and I would be more
comfortable.
>
>
> Thanks for helping.
> Clare Wilson 68/l8 mos/65
>
