Can someone help me with this question what is Parkinson's Disease and Restless leg Syndrome. please help me
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Bubblegum,\n\nI attended an interesting presentation on the relationship between Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome, back in March.  I learned that scientists used to thing that they had similar causes, because the medication for Parkinson's helped a lot of patients with restless leg syndrome.  However, now they think that the two diseases have less in common.  \n\nAfter the presentation, I blogged on it at :  http://myparkinsonsinfo.com/index.php?p=169\n\nMy advice is to start keeping a journal of your symptoms.  Just a few words every day about what is happening.  Take that journal into your next appointment with your neurologist (preferably one who is even more specialized in movement disorders).  She or he will try to match therapies and medications with your symptoms.  It is imporatant to go for a match for you, rather than  what you see on TV, or whatever they "typically prescribe."  Good luck.  Email me if you have more questions.  Thanks!
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I would think not, as the symptoms are significantly different.  The four primary symptoms of PD are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural instability, or impaired balance and coordination.  Parkinson's Disease responds amazingly well to a particular medication - Levadopa - that temporarily replenishes Dopamine within the body.\n\nFibromyalgia is usually characterized first and foremost by muscle pain - which as you'll note is not on the list for PD.  Due to this discomfort, patients will complain of stiffness, but the stiffness with PD is of a particular character that is not confusing.
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/Get check for Parkinsons and Lupus.  I have personally seen someone who was diagnosed for MS, but her movements look more like Parkinson's.\nRN
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Occasionally antidepressants such as SSRIs eg Paroxetine, Fluoxetine etc can cause an acute reaction of Parkinsonism, much like Parkinson's Disease, which causes slowness and stiffness of movement and sometimes tremour. It is usually reversible with discontinuation of the drug.
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i also suffer from RSD.  i hope you are feeling better soon! keep a positive attitude, things will get better!
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Hello,\n\nExcercise will help.  If you would like to try medication, Mirapex is commonly prescribed.  It is the same class of medication as Requip.  Do talk with your doctor about it and understand the side effects.  Also, you can visit the Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation website at\n\nhttp://www.rls.org/\n\nHope that helps.
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You probably have what is known as restless leg syndrome. I'm sure when you move then constantly they feel better? It usually means a lack of potassium and magnesium. Try taking these in a vitamin form. Or else next best thing to do is eat bananas. Also drink lots of water.
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These minor tics/tremors often are associated with high stress (little sleep, busy schedule, increased caffeine) and often will resolve once you are a more even keel.  \n\nIf none of the above applies to you, then you might want to go to your family physician to have a more thorough evaluation.  Not to overly concern you but neurologic disorders like MS can manifest in odd ways such as what you described...unlikely but possible.\n\nGood luck.
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RLS is a poorly understood and often misdiagnosed neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant or painful sensations in the body's extremities and an overwhelming urge to move them.\n\nIt is believed to be genetic.\n\nAntidepressents, antipsychotics and antihistamines can cause the condition as well.\n\nMarijuana, a low-fat diet and prescription drugs can help. If it is really severe, consult a physician who can hook you up with a dopamine agonist or anti-convulsant.\n\nIt's not dangerous, but it can be annoying and irritating. If it is an issue with you, than you can go about treating it if you deem the problem that bad.\n\nYou're not gonna die from it, bottom line.
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I know this sounds insane but we have a medical column written by Dr. Gott (I think) in our daily paper.  He has published numerous letters from people who put a bar of soap under their sheets and it stops restless leg syndrome.  My mother-in-law was visiting from Montana a couple of years ago and was complaining about her RLS so I showed her one of the articles.  She is a very skeptical person but she tried it and now swears by it. She mentions it every time she visits.  Worth a shot, right?
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you could have something like resless leg syndrome. so I would see a doctor. It really could be a lot of things.
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It is called restless leg syndrome.  It can not be treated with medication...ask your doctor.  Also, cut your caffeine intake, you may sleep better...it helped me some!
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Yes I have heard of that, but I wasn't sure what it was called.  My uncle who lived near a power station, had parkinson's disease, and that is what I contribute it to.  I have had a hair analysis done and found several things unbalanced, and also found some toxic elements too.  I actually live only a few blocks from it...I took specific vitamins and minerals to correct my imbalances and toxicities.
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Parkinson's may produce many different symptoms and it would help to know what sort of relief you are hoping for.  Acupuncture enjoys a wide following world wide and there is a considerable # of studies in the traditional medical literature about its benefits for many conditions including back pain.  To my knowledge - however - there is no data on whether or not acupuncture helps with the symptoms of Parkinson's disease itself.
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Do you feel the need to move it (get up and walk, shake it, rub it) to get it to subside?  You may have restless leg syndrom (RLS).  Look it up and see if any of the literature sounds familiar.  If it does, there is medication that works wonders for it with no side effects.  Both my elderly mom and my 20 year old daughter have it, but medication helps them both.  Good luck.
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if you're having tremors then there's definitely something going on. you should see your doctor, tremors can sometimes mean you have epilepsy or a loop in the nerves in your brain and both can be medicated so don't worry about that. you should definately get it checked though.
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Your question is too narrow. You mentioned myoclonus (a.k.a. Restless Legs Syndrome), but, are you taking diet pills to lose weight? Are you a caffeine-aholic? Are you addicted to drugs? Are you an alcoholic? See, the problem is, few if any of the yahooligans answering questions on this board are doctors. You need to make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. In the meantime, keep a written log of when the feeling of uneasiness and agitation occurs, what you are experiencing both physically and mentally will help your doctor in his assessment. Best wishes to you and I hope you feel better soon.