Warning! These Are the Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease

How to Detect Parkinson's: A Guide to Early Signs!

Degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's represent some of the largest challenges facing medical researchers today. These diseases not only rob us of control over our own bodies, but slowly sap our mental capabilities as well. Like most diseases, however, they are best detected early on, when we can at least slow down the progress of the disease, hopefully until better treatments are found. To do this, we must be aware of the early symptoms and signs that point to Parkinson's.

 

Note: Don't panic if you have one or more of these symptoms, as they can be related to other issues. However, to stay on the safe side, if you think there is even a small chance you are showing early signs, please get tested, if only for your own peace of mind. If you do have it and you catch it early, the prognosis will be much better for you.

Here are 8 symptoms of the onset of Parkinson's disease:

1. A Change in Handwriting

 

If a person's handwriting starts to go from big and free to small and cramped, this may well be an early sign of Parkinson's. The telling signs are letters that get smaller and words that seem crowded together with letters almost written on top of each other. Many patients also take longer to write and have trouble with repetitive tasks.

2. A Reduced Sense of Smell 

If someone is suddenly having trouble smelling pungent foods or picking up on scents, they should go see a doctor. Most times it has to do with sinuses, and it's definitely not one of the most obvious signs of Parkinson's, but doctors say that patients with Parkinson's claim it to be the earliest sign they had of the disease. While studies haven't proven the link between the symptom and the disease, a working theory is that certain proteins form clumps in the brain and may form in the olfactory area, reducing our sense of smell.

3. Trouble Sleeping

 

Another symptom that can be easily ignored because it's so common, is the sudden inability to sleep well, even if you're usually a sound sleeper. You may toss and turn, your limbs move and twitch during sleep, or you may even wake up on the floor, having fallen from bed. Ask your significant other if you are making a lot of movements at night, and go see a doctor if it persists.

4. A Quieter, Softer Voice OR an Expressionless Face

A softer voice and a vacant facial expression are common signs of Parkinson's. Some will not notice they are speaking in a softer tone, and they definitely won't notice their face losing expression, so it is up to the people around them to be aware of these signs. Speaking too rapidly or stammering a lot is also a symptom. 

5. Depression 

Obviously many patients develop depression after learning they have Parkinson's, but there is a physical link between the deterioration that comes with Parkinson's and depression. Some patients get depressed years before the other symptoms of the disease appear. Lower-than-normal secretions of serotonin and dopamine, the neurotransmitters involved with many bodily functions as well as mood, can cause this effect.

6. Constipation

 

If you find that you've seriously reduced the number of times you move your bowels, sometimes even skipping a day - it's not a good sign, even if it's not Parkinson's, and so you should check it out. The disease has an effect on the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for unconscious processes such as digestion and bowel function. Constipation on its own is usually nothing to worry about, but if it comes with some of the other symptoms on this list - go get checked immediately.

7. Shaking/Tremors While Perfectly Relaxed

Shaking is perfectly normal under certain circumstances. We may be excited or anxious, have just finished a workout or are feeling restless. But small shakes in our fingers, our hands, our chin, lip or our limbs while we're at rest could be a strong sign of Parkinson's, according to the National Parkinson Foundation. This symptom appears in about 70% of patients and can become more noticeable during stress or excitement.

This symptom usually arrives AFTER the other symptoms on this list though. However, many a time it is the first one truly noticed, as the others can all have other explanations. 

8. Stiffness and Slowness of Movement 

Stiffness in the joints that doesn't go away, coupled with muscle weakness that's here to stay can spell bad news. Suddenly everyday tasks like buttoning your shirt, walking or fixing things around the house become bothersome and difficult. You stop swinging your arms as you walk and your legs and feet feel heavy and 'stuck to the floor'. If you start hesitating before taking steps, or people are commenting that you look stiff or sore - please see a doctor.

L-Shaped Sofas

L-Shaped Sofas

L shape is the most popular one for a sectional sofa because it’s very comfortable and seems to make the space more divided from the rest of the room, which is especially good for an open layout. Arrange the furniture around this large piece: add a coffee table and an ottoman or a comfy chair next to it to create an ultimate conversation zone. Place such a sofa next to the fireplace to make the pit more comfortable and cozy. Choose bold colors and interesting upholstery to make a statement or add color and brightness to your space.

a contemporary grey L-shaped sofa is a perfect piece for a large layout with a refined feel

a creamy L-shaped sectional sofa for a whitewashed and worn beach-inspired contemporary space

a dove grey L-shaped sectional sofa is the base of the room creating the conversation zone

a dove grey L-shaped sofa matches the contemporary and edgy room style and makes it look bold

a grey L-shaped sofa continues the peaceful theme of decor and adds coziness with textural upholstery

a stylish dove grey L-shaped sectional sofa with a matching ottoman as a basic piece for a living room

a large teal velvet L-shaped sectional sofa is a statement piece in this airy space

an L-shaped emerald velvet sofa with colorful pillows is the main eye-catcher that adds color to the space

an L-shaped beige sofa is an indispensable piece for a large open layout like here

a yellow L-shaped sectional sofa adds color to this monochrome space and makes it shine

a whimsy teal bean bag style L-shaped sectional sofa for a boho chic space

a mustard-colored L-shaped sofa brings warmth to the space and matches the rustic feel

dove grey L-shaped sofa perfectly fits the room decor bringing that contemporary feel to the space

Spiraling Treetop Walkway In Denmark

Architecture studio EFFEKT has designed a walkway to take hikers and Instagrammers to new heights above a forest in Denmark. The idea is to offer bird’s-eye views of the area without disrupting the environment.

The centerpiece of the construction is set to be a winding observation tower, topping out at about 150 feet (45 metres). The hourglass-like construction should rise in a luscious preserved forest an hour south of Copenhagen, in Glisselfeld Kloster, Haslev. It consists of a 2000 ft. (600m) internal ramp, which will take visitors from the forest floor, through the treetops culminating with a 360° view of the hilly landscape, characteristic for the region.

The structures that make up the route towards the tower have been split into two sections: the high walkway will extend past some of the forest’s oldest trees, while the lower path will swirl its way through the younger areas.

The one-of-a-kind project is expected to be finished in 2018.

More info: campadventure.dk | effekt.dk (h/t inhabitat)

 

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