10 Ways Your Body May Be Telling You Something’s Wrong

Although it may sound bizarre, these could all be early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Symptoms of the disease usually occur gradually and get worse over time. They may include:

• Tremor (trembling) in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head
• Stiffness of the limbs and trunk
• Slowness of movement
• Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls
• Depression or other emotional changes
• Difficulty swallowing, chewing, and speaking
• Urinary problems or constipation
• Skin problems
• Sleep disruptions

Early signs of Parkinson’s are often very subtle. For example, you might have very slight tremors or have difficulty getting out of a chair. You might notice your handwriting is slow or looks cramped and small. You may even find you’re often speaking too softly.

Many people with the disease report that before they started experiencing tremors or stiffness, they had sleep problems, constipation, they couldn’t smell very well, and they had restless legs.

There is no cure for Parkinson’s, but there are some treatment options to relieve symptoms. Of course, the earlier you can get a diagnosis, the more effective treatment will be.

If you think you may have the disease, talk to your doctor. Many other diseases have similar features but require different treatments, so it is important to determine your exact diagnosis

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