I'm 19. I've looked into information of Parkinson's disease right after I found out I have a tremor on my right hand when I form it into a fist. Well I tried to search for answers on the internet. I found the case was a symptom from Parkinson's disease. I've looked into the Parkinson's disease symptoms and I have some of them.
Here are the most distinguished ones I have:
1. Sleep Paralysis. – I have had many cases of this and it's happening more frequently, no matter how much I try to avoid it.
2. Stooped posture/tend to lean forward – almost always my case, except when I try to straighten my back which is pretty difficult because it almost always doesn't feel right and it takes effort.. tenses my muscles and everything. Idk how to explain.
3. Masking/Loss of facial expression – ALWAYS common. It's why people always think I'm frowning all the time. It's hard to smile because it seems to require alot of effort. But I'm slim and I'm moderatly active(meaning I don't do vigorous exercise on a daily basis). I don't know if those factors matter though.
4. Speech problems – I almost always talk soft and I usually mumble/slur when I speak.. because it's tiring. My jaw always feel locked too.
5. Fatigue – I get that alot… But sometimes when I eat I gain some energy… but I kinda get tired easily, even though I can output alot of energy into action. I'm sure my other workers can outlast me when it comes to energy too..
6. Depression – I get depressed alot. especially stressed.
7. Constipation – I've been getting that alot lately…. I don't know why. yet I eat the same food as my family pretty much. They don't get sick like me.
8. Chills – My hands are always cold. Summer, winter, you name it. I always get the chills too in an environment where everyone else feels at regular tempturature.
9. Memory difficulties and slowed thinking – I attend college. Well a tech school to begin with. But my memory is pretty bad. Not horrible but.. bad. there are times where I blank out and can't remember certain things.. Things other people can pick up and memorize are usually things I can't hold in for very long.
These are just some. I'm sure there are others but I haven't looked into every symptom out there. does anyone know about this? Could it be a symptom for Parkinsons or something else??
Note, even though I've listed those number of symptoms, I may claim myself to be a fairly healthy girl. But I notice some things are not right about me. I just don't know what's normal or what's not about me. I will describe how I do not take care of myself. I have a bad habit of being dehydrated. Also I tend to eat quite a bit at times, but I never gain a pound. Has something to do with it? I don't know. other than that… there's really nothing else I can think of.. I guess my memory lol.
But please. does anyone know anything about this? Any answer would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much.
I KNOW you should go to your family doctor and asked to see a specialist in the neurological field who specializes in parkinson's disease ASAP it may be something else. i am a sufferer
Parkinson's at age 19 is extremely rare. there is something that can be caused by researching a disease called "Mass Hysteria" which is where people see a symptom of a disease they're afraid of, and suddenly they have all those. I'm not saying this is all in your head, and you should definitely consult a doctor.
You shouldn't be trying to diagnose yourself off the Internet. if you think you're sick with something as serious as Parkinson's disease, see a doctor.