Oct 4, 2016 · We chose the image of an iceberg to represent Parkinson's symptoms because the life-impacting implications of a Parkinson's diagnosis aren't obvious on the surface.

The easily recognizable motor symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD) are just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lurk over 20 nonmotor symptoms ranging from nuisance to life-threatening. As anyone familiar with the fate of the Titanic can tell you, these are game changers.

Dec 20, 2024 · In this article, we’ll dive deeper into the non-motor aspects of Parkinson’s disease, learn why they occur, and provide practical insights for managing these symptoms effectively. Understanding the full picture of Parkinson’s is key to fostering better care, awareness, and support for those affected.

Certain nerve cells in the brain produce a chemical messenger called dopamine. Some of these nerve cells in PD patients have died or have become impaired. Less dopamine is thus produced. What changes occur in PD? Exercise challenge! as a treatment option, we will get up and stretch! Medications come with side effects!

Recognized Parkinson’s symptoms such as tremors or shaking may just be the “tip of the iceberg”. al public. If you walk down the street and ask people to list the symptoms of this disease, the most common response would be tremor

Here we expose the myths and realities of Parkinson’s by exploring unseen symptoms and unspoken issues. With close to 50 symptoms, the complexity of Parkinson’s is severely underestimated. The recognisable symptoms of Parkinson’s are just the tip of the iceberg.

Ann Neurol. 2006 Apr;59 (4):591-6. doi: 10.1002/ana.20834.The Parkinson's complex: parkinsonism is just the tip of the iceberg

Dec 24, 2017 · Parkinson noted tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity and stooped posture as the key motor features of this condition but also drew attention to sleep dysfunction, delirium, dementia, and dysautonomia, now known to be non-motor symptoms (NMS) of PD. Inspite of their importance, NMS in PD still remain under-recognised and poorly studied.

A common metaphor for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an iceberg. Sticking out of the water are the visible motor symptoms that most people are familiar with: tremors, muscle rigidity, slowness, and postural changes. But those are only the tip of the iceberg.

Mar 21, 2024 · Parkinson’s NSW is a for-purpose organisation striving to make life better for people living with Parkinson’s, their families, and carers. It provides essential services such as counselling, Support Groups, an InfoLine supported by Parkinson’s Registered Nurses, education, NDIS advocacy and fundraising for service delivery.