The four main symptoms of pd - Parkinson's Disease Message Board

Bruce · 08-11-2003, 10:47 AM

Keep in mind every pd patient has a unique set of symptoms and may not necessarily have all four of these symptoms.

1. Rigidity, usually one side affected, usually affects the arms and legs.

2. Resting tremor, usually on one side and this is significant for pd.

3. Bradykinesia, slowness of movement.

4. Difficulty walking, caused by a combination of bradykinesia and poor balance.

Bruce

Googy · 08-11-2003, 08:40 PM

Thanks Bruce for the info.you give to the many.They need this info.

Of course Bill has all of these and more after 29 year. How are you doing? Many would like to know.

Your Friend ,

Googy

Bruce · 08-12-2003, 06:40 AM

Googy, i am doing fine. The fishing is good. A neighbor boy caught his first large bass, and his grandmother took his picture with the fish. He was really excited.

Bruce

mjfoxfan · 08-12-2003, 09:03 AM

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Originally posted by Bruce:
Keep in mind every pd patient has a unique set of symptoms and may not necessarily have all four of these symptoms.

1. Rigidity, usually one side affected, usually affects the arms and legs.

2. Resting tremor, usually on one side and this is significant for pd.

3. Bradykinesia, slowness of movement.

4. Difficulty walking, caused by a combination of bradykinesia and poor balance.

Bruce

The rigidity u mention, does it affect certain parts of the arms and legs? or generally all over?

Bruce · 08-12-2003, 10:15 AM

The rigidity is described as a stiffness or "soreness" in a shoulder or hip and usually starts on one side.

In my own case both legs are very stiff when i first get out of bed, and it is difficult to raise up from a chair or to walk easily. As i move around throughout the day the leg muscles loosen up and i can walk easier

I have now picked up another symptom which may be caused by rigidity. I have chronic pain in the left shoulder. It can get fairly painful, but a hot shower helps a lot, and the pain lessens throughout the day just like the stiffness in my legs.

Bruce