Sometimes these diseases develop gradually over time. Some children with interstitial lung disease have other medical conditions such as heart disease, joint disease (arthritis), blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia, cancer, or chronic inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohnâs or Ulcerative Colitis).
Peripheral neuropathy. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's one year ago. In December started having severe pain in my left leg. My primary care doctor just ordered a nerve study which confirms peripheral neuropathy.
While it is not clear what events cause the abnormal nerve function linked to Parkinson's disease, there are certain conditions and medications that can cause Parkinson's disease-like symptoms. These include: 1  Certain medications. 2  Certain drugs such as antipsychotics used to treat severe paranoia and schizophrenia can cause a person to experience symptoms that resemble Parkinson's disease (Parkinsonism).