SYMPTOM MAP
Parkinson’s manifests in an infinite combination of symptoms. Think of PD symptoms as a salad bar. One person has spinach, onions, feta cheese, nuts and Greek dressing on their plate. Another has lettuce, peppers, radishes, cheddar cheese, ham, croutons, and Italian dressing on theirs. While incredibly different, both plates contain the same thing: a salad.
Mental State
Temporal perception abnormalities
Reduced executive function
Impulse control disorders*
Hallucinations/Delusions
Loss of focus, attention
Visuospatial difficulties
Depression, sadness*
​Loss of word choice
Personality changes
Loss of reasoning
Slowed thinking
Memory deficits
Mental fatigue
Mood swings*
Alexithymia
Confusion*
Euphoria*
Paranoia*
Agitation
Anxiety*
Apathy
Posture
Neck/Head thrusts forward
Frozen shoulder
​Leaning posture
Curved spine
Stiffness
Tremors
Legs
Tremors
Swelling
Festination
Shuffling gait
​Hesitation, freezing*
Uncontrolled twisting​
Awkwardly flexed toes
​Restless leg syndrome
Muscle spasms/Cramps
Urge to constantly move
​​Loss of balance moving backward
Head
​Dandruff
Pareidolia
Hair loss*
Runny Nose
​Loss of smell
​Hearing loss*
Dilated pupils*
Facial masking
Noise, ringing in ear
Lewy Body Dementia
Breathing difficulties*
Uncontrolled blinking
​Scalp/Face Oily/Dry
​Difficulty opening eyes
Slowed eye movements
​Auditory hallucinations*
Dropped head syndrome
Hallucinations/delusions
Olfactory hallucinations*
Changes in vision acuity*
Uncontrolled twisting of head
​​​​Dry eyes/Decreased blinking*
Digestion
​​​​Weight Loss/Gain*
Constipation*
Diarrhea
Nausea*
General
Blood pressure drops on standing
Repetitive twisting movement*
Excessive/Too little sweating
​Inability to move muscles
Multiple System Atrophy
Urge to constantly move
Reduced bone density
Aching, burning areas
Vertigo, dizziness*
Muscle/Bone pain
Slowed movement
Physical fatigue*
​Hot/Cold flashes
​Balance issues*
Muscle spasms
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Mouth
Gustatory hallucinations*
Uncontrolled movements
​Respiratory Dyskinesia
Fast, cluttered speech
​Chewing problems
Excessive drooling
Trouble swallowing
​Weak/Soft voice
​Breaks in speech
Grinding teeth
Slurred speech
​Loss of taste
Dry mouth*
Aspiration
Hands/Arms
Tremors
Muscle spasms
Loss of dexterity
​Small handwriting
Handwriting change
Uncontrolled twisting
​Decreased arm swing
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Awkwardly flexed fingers
Skin
Higher risk of melanoma
Tactile hallucinations*
Redness
Rashes
Sleep
​​​​​​​​Insomnia*
Sleepwalking
Sleep apnea*
​Frequent urination*
REM sleep disorder
Change in sleep pattern*
Vocalizations during sleep
Difficulty turning over in bed
Excessive daytime sleepiness*
Intimacy
Impotence
Incontinence
Loss of orgasm
Libido reduction/increase*
* These symptoms may be affected by or related to assigned prescriptions. Ask your doctor for more information.
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