Possible Symptoms of Parkinson’s
Possible physical symptoms from Parkinson’s disease include:
- Uncontrollable tremors or shaking, particularly in the arms, hands, legs, head, and jaw.
- Muscle stiffness, including prolonged contractions
- moving more slowly than usual
- Difficulty balancing and coordinating movements.
Depression and anxiety are common among those who have Parkinson’s disease.
Signs of depression include:
- Prolonged feeling of sadness, lasting for up to two weeks
- Feeling guilt or worthlessness
- Lack of hope or the thought that everything is pointless
- Crying for no reason
- Finding it difficult to have fun, even when doing activities you usually enjoy
- Trouble sleeping
- Excessive sleepiness
- Eating too little or too much
- Constant fatigue
- Finding it difficult to get up in the morning
- Thinking of death or self harm
- Feeling unable to perform daily tasks like showering
Anxiety symptoms:
- Restlessness
- Constant worrying
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling a sense of dread