Early Warning Signs of Parkinson's

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Early Warning Signs of Parkinson's
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Early Warning Signs of Parkinson's

• Parkinsons disease is a neurological condition
  that belongs to the movement disorders. It is
  often difficult to diagnose, as there is not one
  test that gives a doctor all the answer. Like so
  many diseases, Parkinson's requires ruling out
  other conditions to come up with a final
  diagnosis. Typically, the person suffering from
  this condition may feel some changes and new
  limitations, but they don't always know or see
  what is really going on. Oftentimes, it is the
  family who truly sees the symptoms and can be
  most helpful in telling a doctor what's happening.

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Shaking or Tremors

• The tremors associated with Parkinson's are
  undeniable. It usually begins as a finger that
  won't start shaking and then progress to the full
  hand. The tremors making doing any type of steady
  work difficult. In the later stages, the tongue
  and head will shake making it difficult to do
  many tasks.

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Walking Issues

• Walking will eventually be a shuffle as they
  person can no longer pick up their legs to walk
  adequately across the floor. Because the areas
  that cause this condition are also affecting
  movement, walking becomes increasingly difficult.
  The arms will cease to swing as a person walks,
  and they may find that they have trouble stopping
  or turning to go in another direction.

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Tension in the Muscles

• The muscles will become stiff and rigid when the
  disease is present. Some explain the feeling as
  that of arthritis but worse. These tense muscles
  will make moving difficult. Tasks like getting up
  off the couch will be hard, as are the other
  daily tasks.

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Depression and Anxiety

• Due to all the changes in the body, it is not
  uncommon for there to be some depression and
  anxiety. The depression can be quite severe as
  this is a brain issue. There are medications that
  will help to control these symptoms, but even the
  medications for Parkinson's Disease increase
  dopamine levels that can also help.

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Dizziness/Balance Issues

• With so many changes going on inside the brain,
  dizziness just seems to be something that is
  expected. The dizziness may be constant and
  debilitating, or it may be intermittent. Some
  medications can help with this problem, but it is
  likely a problem that will plague the one
  suffering throughout the course of the
  disease.If you recognize any of these symptoms
  in you or a loved one, it's best to get help. The
  sooner treatment can be started, the more
  manageable the condition can be.

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