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My Feet Are Locking Up. Is There A Medicine To Help With Stopping This?

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Cape May, NJ
December 7
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I think you’re referring to freezing. This is where you step and are unable to take another steps. This happens when something is changes in your field of view that confuses your thought process.

There are a number of ways to break through your confusion. You can look at your feet and command them to move. There are medications that can help, sometimes a change in your in your C/L dosage or timing can help. There also lasers that can be used to shine a light on your feet to break the spell.

December 7
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Freezing or "locking up" of the feet is a common symptom in Parkinson's disease. Medications like dopamine agonists or adjustments to your current Parkinson's medications, such as Levodopa, may help. Physical therapy and techniques like stepping to a beat or imagining stepping over a line can also assist. Consult your Show Full Answer

Freezing or "locking up" of the feet is a common symptom in Parkinson's disease. Medications like dopamine agonists or adjustments to your current Parkinson's medications, such as Levodopa, may help. Physical therapy and techniques like stepping to a beat or imagining stepping over a line can also assist. Consult your doctor to explore medication or therapy options tailored to your needs.

December 7

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