Enhancement of my PD symptoms due to Chronic Pain
It is like riding a Ferris Wheel. I am sure many of us have ridden one in our younger days. Chronic Pain by itself is disabling and treatment for it is limited with all the new drug laws. When I stopped taking pain medications for my neck and feet, my PD symptoms went out of control. I became very unbalanced, didn't now if my increased tremors came from pain or PD. I became useless and bedridden. I had developed Bilateral Tendinitis due to a allergic reaction to Levaquin about one year ago. I couldn't walk, my lower legs, ankles and feet swelled up to three times their normal size. The fluid caused severe pain. Now, I have chronic pain and without pain medication cannot walk more than ten feet. Compounding the instability with a fused neck and Parkinson's I began on an endless round after round of which was worse? The instability in my walk, versus the increased pain and/or shacking so bad, a walker was necessary.
Since March 1, 2019 I have been a "pain patch" prescribed by an anesthesiologist.
My fiancee' laughs at me when I say "I Love my God, My Deb (fiancee') and my pain patch". With my Chronic Pain under control, my PD symptoms have stabilized and I am able to function again.
When there are multiple diagnosis, such as mine (I have PTSD, PD, hypertension, depression and chronic pain) the practitioner has a difficult task in front of them while the patient is on a Ferris Wheel of symptoms.
Thank You for allowing me to express my thoughts and personal experiences.
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