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Have You Ever Had Sharp Pains In Your Legs While Sleeping That Disappear An Hour After You Get Up?

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Oakville, on, Canada
July 18, 2024
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What Neil Diamond’s Parkinson’s Diagnosis Does for the Rest of Us Read Article...
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"Massage
Massage therapy may provide pain relief for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

According to a 2020 studyTrusted Source, massage is the most common form of complementary therapy people use for the condition.

Benefits
Massage therapy may help alleviate muscle and nerve pain.

Some evidence suggests it may stimulateTrusted Source vagal activity, which is nervous system activity related to the vagus nerve that helps reduce anxiety and pain. It may also help increase a person’s serotonin levels. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that some refer to as the body’s “happy” chemical.

Learn more about how regular massage may delay the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms."
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/parki...

Parkinson's disease leg pain: Treatment and causes
Parkinson's disease leg pain: Treatment and causes
July 18, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Mine do but I have dystonia in the legs cl helps with that

July 18, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Phil, it showed up as roy's question followed up by the Neil Diamond story. Go figure. (yes, I too have AM bad legs, about a half hour)

July 19, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes Betty I thought it would carry on from roy6 question about pain to which my answer was yes.

July 19, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Nice, phil. Yes to who, about what? Wish they'd give us directions on using this site....🤪

July 18, 2024

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