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I had to stop taking one of my Parkinson's meds. the curling toes and left foot still wants roll to its left side. But not as often. My curled toes are permanent. I have to buy shoes a size large, and wide with. My Parkinson's has progressed. I tremor now. Presents on my left side. Involves hand tremor and calf area. I do get time that it stops, even while I sleep.

I went to a podiatrist, he gave me (cost me $75). It is so complicated to put on. it difficult to remember how.
I threw it out and will be purchasing an ankle brace cost 14$ to $30 from Amazon. I just need to figure out which one.

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I see that you discontinued one of your PD meds to address the curling of your toes. @sparkyr70. Was this recommended by your doctor? It looks like it has helped. Did you start any new medication to replace the one that you discontinued?

@sparkyr70 I often feel the same way, i.e. new symptoms terrified me. I thought every time that my PD was progressing and I was doomed. After I rested a few days, usually I reset and looked at everything a bit more rationally.

Fact is, this disease is scary. It can feel like you are progressing to the point where meds don't work and you can't leave the house much less hold a job. If you are having new tremors or other such symptoms, I would suggest resting a few days (if you can) and seeing if they persist. I sometimes have sudden movements when I am really tired, and maybe some day, they won't go away, but I have found that rest helps a lot. Not having anything to do for a few hours does wonders for me. For a few days, is a godsend. However, it is not very practical, unfortunately.

For the symptoms that persist, you either need to visit Dr, House or equivalent or take each issue one at a time. Trying to fix everything that is wrong with you at the same time only tends to drive you crazy because there is so much and it always changing. Good luck!