Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's is a brain  disorder that leads to shaking (tremors) or difficulty walking, movement, or coordination.

Symptoms:

Slow blinking

Constipation

Difficulty swallowing

Drooling

Problems with balance and walking

No expression in the face (like you are wearing a mask)

Muscle aches and pains

Movement problems, which include:

• Difficulty starting movement, such as starting to walk or getting out of a chair
• Difficulty continuing to move
• Slowed movements
• Loss of small or fine hand movements; writing may become small and difficult to read; eating becomes difficult

Rigid or stiff muscles, often beginning in the legs

Shaking, called tremors

Medication you can take are:

• Levodopa (L-dopa), Sinemet, levodopa and carbidopa (Atamet)
• Pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip), bromocriptine (Parlodel)
• Selegiline (Eldepryl, Deprenyl), rasagiline (Azilect)
• Amantadine or anticholinergic medications to reduce early or mild tremors
• Entacapone