{"id":3726,"date":"2025-06-19T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/parkinsons\/?p=3726"},"modified":"2025-06-19T13:15:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:15:43","slug":"parkinsons-disease-symptoms-and-what-you-can-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/parkinsons\/parkinsons-disease-symptoms-and-what-you-can-do-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Symptoms and What You Can Do About It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Symptoms<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Parkinson&#8217;s disease is a nervous system condition that affects how you move. It worsens gradually with time. Often this disorder starts as an unnoticeable tingling in just a single hand. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Although the tremor is the most known symptom of Parkinson&#8217;s disease, this condition also usually comes with symptoms such as slowed movement and stiffness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In the beginning stages of Parkinson&#8217;s disease, your face might display little if any emotion, your speech becomes slurred, or your arms will not swing as you are walking. Parkinson&#8217;s disease symptoms become even more severe as the problem gradually advances as time passes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Even though it is said that Parkinson&#8217;s disease cannot be cured, many medications may noticeably improve your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Signs and Symptoms of Parkinson&#8217;s Disease: Parkinson&#8217;s disease symptoms are different for each person. The first indications of this disorder might be mild and can go undetected for a long period. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Symptoms tend to start on a single side of your body and generally become worse on the side symptoms first appeared even after both sides are affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Parkinson&#8217;s symptoms can include: -Weakened Posture and Balance: Your posture might become stooped or you might have stability difficulties due to Parkinson&#8217;s disease. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Changes in Speech: You frequently might have speech problems due to Parkinson&#8217;s disease. You might talk softly, rapidly, hesitate before talking, or slur. Your speech might seem to be more monotone as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Tremors: Tremors are an uncontrollable shaking that generally starts in your limbs, particularly your fingers or hands. One trait of Parkinson&#8217;s disease is shaking of your hands when they are at rest. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Changes in Writing: Those with Parkinson&#8217;s disease find writing difficult due to the tremors this disorder causes. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Slowed Movement: As time passes, Parkinson&#8217;s disease will slow down your movement. This might make basic tasks hard and time-consuming. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When you walk, you may start to notice that your steps have become shorter or that it is quite hard to get out of a chair. Additionally, it might be difficult for you to lift your feet off of the floor as you walk, making it even more challenging to move around.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> Loss of Automated Movements: In Parkinson&#8217;s disease, you might find it hard to carry out subconscious movements such as smiling or blinking. You might no longer use any body language when speaking. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Rigid Muscles: Muscle tightness may develop in any area of your body. The rigid muscles can restrict your mobility and trigger pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">What to Do If You Have Parkinson&#8217;s Disease: If you have ever had a diagnosis of Parkinson&#8217;s disease, you will need to work very closely with your physician to create a plan of action that provides you with the most relief from signs and symptoms with the fewest complications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Particular lifestyle changes may also help make a living with Parkinson&#8217;s disease easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Eat a nutritional diet made up of a good amount of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Consuming meals loaded with dietary fiber and drinking enough fluids will help to prevent constipation, which is typical in Parkinson&#8217;s disease. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A well-balanced diet also provides nutritional requirements, like omega-3 essential fatty acids, which may be good for people with Parkinson&#8217;s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Everyday living activities, like writing, getting dressed, bathing, eating, and so on, can be hard for those who have Parkinson&#8217;s disease. A work-related therapist can teach you techniques that will make your day-to-day life less difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When to Visit Your Doctor: Consult your doctor if you have one or more of the symptoms linked to Parkinson&#8217;s disease. Not just to identify your problem, but also to eliminate other possible causes of your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Symptoms Parkinson&#8217;s disease is a nervous system condition that affects how you move. It worsens gradually with time. Often this disorder starts as&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Parkinson's Disease Symptoms and What You Can Do About It - Parkinson&#039;s Disease","description":"Parkinson's Disease Symptoms Parkinson's disease is a nervous system condition that affects how you move. It worsens gradually with time. 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