symptoms of parkinsons disease : What are the four primary symptoms of Parkinson's?

The following are the most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

- rigidity - stiffness when the arm, leg, or neck is moved back and forth.
- resting tremor - tremor (involuntary movement from contracting muscles) that is most prominent at rest.
- bradykinesia - slowness in initiating movement.
- loss of postural reflexes - poor posture and balance that may cause falls; gait or balance problems.


As the disease progresses, walking may become affected, causing the patient to stop in mid-stride or "freeze" in place, and maybe even fall over. Patients also may begin walking with a series of quick, small steps as if hurrying forward to keep balance, a practice known as festination.

The symptoms of Parkinson's disease may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.

http://www-neuro.med.ohio-state.edu/movementdisorders/pd/what-is-pd.htm