Unexplained Pain in Parkinson’s DiseaseTargeted pain relief for Parkinson’s patients may be possible with targeted deep brain stimulation (DBS). Pain can occur for many reasons. It can be an early symptom of, or unrelated...
How I Deal with Chronic Pain in Parkinson'sA large number of aging adults (65+ years of age) and many of us with Parkinson's are dealing with chronic pain. However, chronic pain is not a mandatory part of...
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have an accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to...
4 Common Types of Leg Pain in Parkinson'sOne of the biggest complaints I hear from people with Parkinson's disease (PD) is severe leg pain. As a fellow, if I had heard someone complain of pain in their...
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of parkinsonsdisease.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...
Degrees of Parkinson's Pain"What is pain like for you?" people often ask me in many different ways. For instance, someone will wonder, "Do your Parkinson’s tremors hurt?" They're annoying, but not painful. Sometimes...
