Progression of Symptoms

Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

There are various symptoms that your loved one may experience during their journey with Parkinson's Disease. Listed below are some of the symptoms that they may experience. 

Non-Motor

Motor

Cognitive Changes

Stiffness

Sleep Issues

Tremor

Fatigue

Slow Movement

Memory/Concentration Difficulties

Reduced Movement

Pain

Balance Difficulties

Anxiety

Loss of Facial Expression

Apathy

Muscle Cramps

Depression

 

Loss of Smell

 

Constipation

 

Urinary Challenges

 

Progression of Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

Unfortunately, there are no tests or assessments that can be performed to determine your loved one's likelihood of experiencing any of the symptoms that are listed above.

Additionally, everyone's experience with Parkinson's Disease is unique. Meaning that one individual may experience several of these symptoms and another individual may only experience a few. 

Symptoms may come and go for individuals, along with the severity of a symptom may fluctuate for your loved one. 

Hoehn-Yahr Staging

This is a common tool used to describe the motor symptoms an individual with Parkinson’s Disease is experiencing. You may hear your loved one's doctor discuss their current stage and what that means for their possible motor symptoms. 

There are five stages to this assessment tool including:

  • Stage 1: Motor symptoms only affect one side of the body.
  • Stage 2: Motor symptoms affect both sides of the body.
  • Stage 3: The individual's balance will be impacted.
  • Stage 4: The individual experiences difficulty with walking and may require the use of a walking aide (walker, cane).
  • Stage 5: The individual experience great difficulty with walking and can not walk independently. This individual requires help from another person to complete walking or transfers. 



References:

American Parkinson Disease Association. (n.d.). Stages in Parkinson’s disease. https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/stages-in-parkinsons/

Davis Phinney Foundation For Parkinson’s. (2017, January 3). What are the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s?. https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/what-are-the-non-motor-symptoms-of-parkinsons/

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