Friends-- Peter has found this simple list of PD symptoms useful in
updating his doctors or to take to hospital when he is to be
admitted---we indicate which ones he has, and the degree to which they
affect him. Maybe others will also find it helpful.
PalatinoSYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S
DISEASE
Patients do not usually have all these symptoms, and certainly not all
at the same time. There is great variation among Parkinsonians and for
each individual over time. The first 3 are the primary symptoms looked
for during diagnosis.
Slow, resting tremor
Muscular rigidity, and cogwheeling effect in joints
Slowness of movement (Bradykinesia)
Poor balance, frequent falling
Disturbance in gait
"Freezing", feet suddenly immobilized
Stooped posture
Blank facial expression ("mask of Parkinson's")
Difficulty swallowing
Reduced volume and clarity of speech
Drooling
Dyskinesia ( jerky,uncontrollable movements)
Seborrheic dermatitis, blepharitis
Dry eyes
Tracking problems when reading
Bladder problems
Constipation (chronic and life-threatening)
Mood changes, depression
Cognitive function and memory loss
Hallucinations and paranoia (medication-related)
Sleep disturbance, insomnia
Exhaustion, lack of energy
Restless Leg Syndrome, painful cramping
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I expect this came--years ago--from a book, but regret I don't now
know the source.
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
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