The symptoms people don't always connect with Parkinson's, and why they deserve as much attention as tremor or stiffness.
Beyond movement
Parkinson's affects more than the parts of the brain that control movement. Many people notice changes in sleep, mood, digestion or thinking, sometimes years before any tremor appears.
What helps
Many of these symptoms can be treated, but only if they are mentioned. Keep a list and bring it to every appointment, because they are easy to forget when the focus is on movement.
Regular exercise improves sleep, mood and energy. Psychological support helps with anxiety and depression, and a dietitian can help with constipation. Cognitive exercises and structured routines support memory and attention.
FAQs
It is common, and it is partly caused by the changes in the brain, not only by the stress of the diagnosis. It is treatable and should always be raised with the doctor.
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Practical advice for families: daily routines, safety at home, medicines, and looking after yourself.
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How physiotherapy and regular exercise help people with Parkinson's stay strong, flexible and independent.
What a complete Parkinson's rehabilitation programme looks like, who is in the team, and when to start.
Why the voice gets softer and swallowing gets harder, and how speech therapy, including LSVT LOUD, helps.
The early signs of Parkinson's, the main motor symptoms, and when to see a neurologist.
Medicines, surgery, rehabilitation and the research on the horizon: an overview of Parkinson's treatment.
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