Can Parkinson's Cause Leg Swelling

Dopamine agonists such as pramipexole ropinirole and rotigotine patch can cause leg swelling as can NSAIDs and as WebMD says Many drugs can cause swelling in the feet and ankles.

Can parkinson's cause leg swelling. When pain is due to dystonia it is more common in early morning. Yes the swelling could be a side effect of certain medicines. See our information on physiotherapy and Parkinsons.

My left leg feels numb and tingly. This information does not represent all types of pain that can occur. This can lead to a shuffling flat.

No report of Foot leg and ankle swelling is found for people with Parkinsons disease. A short internet search turned up an academic article linking swollen feet and ankles to abnormal gait in some Parkinsons patients where the calf muscles are not exercised sufficiently to move fluid through the lymphatic system. If his legs are red or purple I bet this is the case.

Less common is leg edema. Swelling Swelling is a common problem for people with Parkinsons particularly for those who have movement difficulties. The American Parkinson Disease Association APDA is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinsons disease PD and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic neurological disorder.

So first step is to discover whether he has started a new med of any kind. Founded in 1961 APDA has raised and invested more than 226. If you dont exercise very much fluid can build up in the feet ankles and lower legs.

If you dont exercise very much fluid can build up in the feet ankles and lower legs. Unfortunately Ive had swelling of both legs so have had some experience. If you dont exercise very much fluid can build up in the feet ankles and lower legs.