Parkinson's symptoms
Parkinson's disease can manifest more than 40 symptoms, which may include both motor and non-motor symptoms, and which can gradually worsen over time. Severity and progression vary from case to case, and symptoms often appear slowly and subtly in the early stages, making the disease difficult to diagnose at first.
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. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
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.
How Do I Manage My Symptoms?
Parkinson's disease can cause a wide variety of symptoms and is unique to each individual. Symptom management can vary from person to person and includes exercise, medication management, therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
How Will 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 therapy, medication, a healthy diet, and speaking with a specialist can help change the progression.