I have little or no tremors at all. However, swallowing, balance, word retrieval, urinary. GI issues, tiredness exhaustion, and others are present
May 4
My husband has very mild tremors that are completely eased by his medication. The other symptoms are much harder to deal with, especially the bradykinesia and walking issues.
May 4
Yes, absolutely! While tremors are one of the most well-known symptoms of Parkinson's, not everyone with the condition experiences them. In fact, around 10–30% of people with Parkinson's may not have tremors at all, at least not as a presenting symptom.
Parkinson's can show up in many other ways, including:
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Yes, absolutely! While tremors are one of the most well-known symptoms of Parkinson's, not everyone with the condition experiences them. In fact, around 10–30% of people with Parkinson's may not have tremors at all, at least not as a presenting symptom.
Parkinson's can show up in many other ways, including:
- Slow movements (bradykinesia)
- Muscle stiffness
- Balance and coordination problems
- Freezing of movement
- Loss of smell
- Anxiety or depression
- Sleep disturbances Parkinson's is known for affecting people very differently, which is part of what makes it such a complex condition to navigate. Some people experience mostly movement-related symptoms, while others deal more with non-movement symptoms like mood changes or cognitive shifts.
The key takeaway is that a Parkinson's diagnosis doesn't require tremors. If symptoms are impacting daily life, it's always worth discussing them with a neurologist or movement disorder specialist to explore the best management options.
May 4
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