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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jul 8, 2021 | Replies (35)
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@johnjames

Colleen, Have you heard of " Internal anxiety - that's not caused by physical circumstances- but from muscles spasms. Its something I've been working with my Parkinson's doctor every couple months-as it increases at times when I try to sleep. I'm told its part of the movement disorder many Parkinson's patience's faces- along with the Parkinson's side affects and the constant ( body moving 24/7). I hope I explained this right- I see my Doctor again next week- he teaches once a month on line- and where anyone can ask questions. Thank you. John South

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 7, 2021

@johnjames, so good to hear from you. Our paths haven't crossed or some time. I had not heard of internal anxiety, but that makes sense. I'm sure the members of the Parkinson's group would love to hear from you too. Please post a hello and an update over here:
- Living with Parkinson's Disease - Meet others & come say hi https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-with-parkinsons-disease-meet-others-come-say-hi/

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 28, 2021

Hi @johnjames

I just now noticed your post about internal anxiety. Yes, I have heard of it as well! I've been part of Parkinson's support groups where many folks have talked about his internal shakiness. Often, their doctors have attributed this symptom to anxiety (not being aware that it is a symptom of PD) and given them anti-anxiety meds which have caused more problems. As many of us know, anti-anxiety drugs cause PD patients to have worse symptoms.

As Colleen, @colleenyoung mentioned I think this would be a great discussion topic for the Parkinson's discussion group. I hope you will offer your comments about it and share what you have learned about these internal spasms and what treatments have helped you.

You mentioned that your doctor teaches/speaks online. Is it possible to give us the website where we can find this information or is this just for his own patients?

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