How is it treated?

You should always tell your doctor about any pain you have. They will investigate the cause and treat it accordingly.

In addition to the treatments described in the previous section, relaxation and exercise can help to relieve some kinds of pain. A physiotherapist can advise further. Complementary therapies may also be beneficial.

Caution!

As with all medications, you should always discuss changes with your doctor before altering your dosage or how you take it. Pain in Parkinson’s is complicated and should always be discussed with your doctor, who will refer you to a specialist if necessary.

My husband who has Parkinson’s is 82 and has developed a new and distressing symptom. Every afternoon he starts getting very hot and feels an inner – not outer – burning. He becomes very distressed and his breathing is affected. It used to go on for a few hours and a rest in bed seemed to relieve him, but in the last few days he has taken longer to recover.

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