Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder in which nerve cells in the brain break down, affecting the way your body moves. It is a progressive disorder, meaning the symptoms will get worse as time goes on. Despite years of research, there is no cure for Parkinson's disease. Several medications are available to help control symptoms, allowing people with Parkinson's to live a more fulfilling life.

Posture Changes

• Developing a stooped posture is one of the early signs of Parkinson's disease.

Changes While Walking

• If you stop swinging one of your arms while walking or begin to limp or drag one of your legs, that can be an early symptom of Parkinson's disease. This happens because the muscles become more rigid.

Facial Changes

• An early sign of Parkinson's can be a change in your facial expression such as lack of blinking. Some people also notice their voice gets quieter.

Tremor

• One of the most noticeable signs of early Parkinson's disease is a tremor or shaking, usually in the arm, leg or hand, while you are sitting still, that subsides when you move the affected body part.

Discomfort

• Tingling or aching in the neck and limbs is also an early sign of Parkinson's disease.