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One of the most common symptom is called 'Finger thumb rubbing' where patient has mild rolling
tremor. Tremors- Occurs at rest or any time and can be worse when tired. Fixed mask like face. Unable to close the mouth, difficulty in speaking. Monotonous tone. Difficulty in writing which is illegible. Bradykinesia - difficulty in starting any voluntary movement
(eg:- beginning to walk). Shuffling gait - small steps are taken and patient seems to be running to maintain balance. Loss of balance. Patient has depression, confusion and sometimes dementia. Bedsores in advanced disease.The depletion of dopamine in the brain causes the primary symptoms of the disease. The key signs of Parkinson’s Disease are: » Tremor (shaking) » Slowness of movement » Rigidity (stiffness) » Difficulty in balancing Other signs of Parkinson’s disease may include: » Small, cramped handwriting » Stiff facial expression » Shuffling walk » Muffled speech » Depression |
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Posted by:
mohann
Posted on: 12/13/2009 i have not seen the decease known now as " Restless leg syndrome mentioned in the list. can you include this RLS and medication for this please. mohan-muscat
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meeta shah(Guest)
Posted on: 03/27/2009 I am sujok therapidt and giving treatmeny to parkinsion's patient.he is 72 years old.he becomes vibront in movement and feeling uncomfortable.During my treatment ,he felt relax for 10 hrs. that day.I am usuing needle accupuncture system of byol meridians and chakras and triorigine in sujok therapy.
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alex63
Posted on: 05/09/2011 I am Acupuncture therapist myself ans have PD for 3 years. So farI have not been able to control my Tremor [ mainly on Left side of the body]. Would you be so kind and share you approach with Su Jok (I do practice it as well). Thanks a lot!
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