Parkinson’s disease is considered a movement disorder. Specifically, Parkinson’s disease can result in a rest tremor (a tremor that usually goes away with movement), stiffness and slowness of movement. It is important to know, however, that not all patients have all of these symptoms. Later in disease, after having taken medications for a period of time, patients can develop additional movement problems including excess uncontrollable movements when taking medications (called dyskinesias) and painful turning and bending of the limbs (dystonia). Other movement problems that develop are difficulty with walking and balance. Although considered a movement disorder, Parkinson’s disease also affects the body in other ways including loss of smell, vivid dreams, depression and other secondary symptoms.

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