Parkinson's symptoms
Parkinson's (PD) can manifest with some of more than 40 symptoms which may include both motor and non-motor symptoms. These can gradually worsen over time. Severity and progression vary from individual, and symptoms often appear slowly and subtly in the early stages, making it difficult to diagnose.
What Are the Symptoms of Parkinson's?
Each person’s journey with Parkinson’s is unique and the way the condition progresses can vary widely from person to person. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms or trajectory of the disease.
The most common symptoms include:
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Tremor
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Rigidity
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Bradykinesia (slowness of movement)
Motor symptoms are the ones that affect how you move and your balance.
Non-motor symptoms do not affect how you move and may not be visible to others but can affect your everyday life.
How Do I Manage My Symptoms?
Symptom management can vary from exercise to medication management, to therapy, and other holistic lifestyle modifications.
How Might My Symptoms Progress?
People experience symptoms differently, making progression difficult to predict. Symptoms may appear gradually and take time to affect daily life.
Managing symptoms through exercise, therapy, medication, a healthy diet, holistic practices, and speaking to your support system can help change the progression. A positive mental attitude is very beneficial.