Pain is common in Parkinson's disease.

Objective And Background: Patients with Parkinson's disease may present with severe or intractable pain, which can be more distressing than the motor disability. The aim of this prospective study was to assess the prevalence of pain and underlying causes in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

Patients And Methods: Ninety-six patients (42 female, 54 men) were interviewed and pain was assessed using patient descriptions, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS).