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What Causes Swollen Feet While On Levadopa And Atorvastatin While Having Parkinson S Disease?

I have Parkinsons Disease First diagnosed in 2013. In October 2016 I started taking levadopa/carbidopa. Initially 2x day and increased to 3x day in January. I have had problems with swelling feet in he past but the last 3-4 months it has gotten worse. when I get out of bed some mornings it hurts to walk on them is this related to pd or the meds I m taking for pd I also take rasagaline. atorvastatin and ntoprazole
Mon, 10 Sep 2018
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Hello,

In the scenario of the history of Parkinsonism, I think the development of your symptoms seems to suggest the onset of autonomic features that are known to happen in Parkinsonism.

I would recommend a visit to a neurologist for an examination and confirmation of this. The treatment can thereafter be initiated according to the diagnosis and this may need a dose adjustment of Levadopa/Carbidopa. The increase of the dose may help you reduce the autonomic features. I have tried to make it as simple as possible.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Swollen Feet While On Levadopa And Atorvastatin While Having Parkinson S Disease?

Hello, In the scenario of the history of Parkinsonism, I think the development of your symptoms seems to suggest the onset of autonomic features that are known to happen in Parkinsonism. I would recommend a visit to a neurologist for an examination and confirmation of this. The treatment can thereafter be initiated according to the diagnosis and this may need a dose adjustment of Levadopa/Carbidopa. The increase of the dose may help you reduce the autonomic features. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.