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
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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