[Karen]

My husband was diagnosed with PD 3 years ago.  About a year ago, he started experiencing foot pain/burning and toe pain in both feet.  His toes don’t cramp, but rather they “splay” upward.  It can happen at any time … while sitting, walking, standing.  Because the muscles are in constant activation when it happens, it becomes very painful.  His neurologist couldn’t tie it with any of his medications or the timing of his Sinemet.  We happened to have some magnesium cream, which we use for random muscle aches or spasms.  I suggested that he try applying the cream on his feet.  He gets a lot of relief from the cream.  In fact, he will often apply it at night, then put on socks.  The movement and pain tend to subside, making it easier to fall asleep.  He also will apply it before we go for a walk or before he drives, if the movement is particularly troublesome.  His neurologist hadn’t ever heard about this remedy for toe dystonia, but was glad to know that it helps him.  The cream we buy on Amazon is Seven Minerals Magnesium Cocoa Butter Cream.  Note that a little goes a long way!