How can I tell when medication is insufficient for Parkinson's Disease?

The signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease can vary for each individual. They can be mild, especially in the very early stages. Over time, the important cardinal signs of Parkinson disease develop initially on one side of the body before progressing to affect both sides. These are shaking (tremors), stiffness (rigidity) and slowness of movement (bradykinesia). The tremors often start in the limb, most noticeably in the hand. A key feature is that the tremor in the hand happens when the hand is resting. This is also known as a rest tremor occurring at 4-6Hz.

Parkinson's Disease is more common in the older group of people. Usually, people in the older age group who are diagnosed are in their 60s, or 0. 3% of the population. As you get older it gets more and more prevalent, so if you are more than 65 years old, there is at 1%. In younger patients, we present about 7% of the total group of patients with Parkinson's Disease.