Early Signs & Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

How to Identify Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease.

Parkinson’s disease early symptoms may be subtle, go unnoticed and develop gradually over a number of years. A person will often feel ‘out of sorts’ and unable to pinpoint what exactly is wrong with them. It is not uncommon at this stage, for a patient to visit their practitioner and be told that they probably have a virus, are run down or suffering from stress.

Andrew was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease in 2009 when he was 35 years old. He lives with his wife and two children in Auckland, New Zealand. In November 2012 and February 2013 he underwent a surgical procedure, Deep Brain Stimulation surgery, to help control his motor symptoms. This has been hugely beneficial to his quality of life. He is the author of a blog youngandshaky.com which he created to raise awareness of the effects of Parkinson’s Disease. This is his experience of how DBS has helped him and in the usual manner, results may vary.

Source: The effects of DBS on the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease – YouTube