The symptoms can be divided in to two groups, called motor and non motor, but it is important to remeber Parkinson's is a very individual condition and effects everyone differentl.:
Motor symptoms: Tremor - which usually begins in one hand, occurs in 70% of people with Parkinson's. Slowness of movement (bradykinesia) - this is difficulty initiating movements or undertaking movements takes longer. Rigidity and stiffness of muscles - such as standing from sitting or turning over in bed.
Non-motor symptoms: sleep disturbances, Pain, Constipation, Anxiety....
Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's questionnaire
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Many people with Parkinson's report that the non motor symptoms have a greater impact on their lives than the motor symptoms, e.g tremor. One research study showed that non-motor symptoms were not picked up by neurologists in 50 per cent of the time. To help to identify these symptoms, the International PD Non Motor Group - a multi-disciplinary group of Parkinson's experts - created a questionnaire to help identify these. The International PD Non Motor group's lead clinician, Dr Ray Chaudhuri, from the Movement Disorders Unit at King's To obtain a copy of the questionnaire, contact Vicky Queen, PDNS in |