Symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s disease and the rate of decline vary widely from person to person. The most common symptoms include:<\/p>\n

Tremor: Shaking begins in your hands and arms. It can also occur in your jaw or foot. In the early stages of the disease, usually only one side of your body or one limb is affected. As the disease progresses, tremor may become more wide spread. It worsens with stress. Tremor often disappears during sleep and when your arm or leg is being moved.<\/p>\n

Slowness of movement (bradykinesia): This is the slowing down of movement and is caused by your brain\u2019s slowness in transmitting the necessary instructions to the appropriate parts of the body. This symptom is unpredictable and can be quickly disabling. One moment you may be moving easily, the next you may need help moving at all and finishing tasks such as getting dressed, bathing or getting out of a chair. You may even drag your feet as you walk.<\/p>\n