How do I know if I have Parkinsons? One of my right fingers is moving involuntarily.?

Question

SERIOUS answers only, please. Yesterday I strained to do something and went numb and tingled on my right side. The doctor said it wasn't a stroke. Today this is going on. I will see the doctor again, tomorrow.

Answer 1

Cancer. See a faith healer.

Answer 2

Good idea. It is very difficult sometimes to figure out the early stages of Parkinson's. I have been taking care of an elderly mother who has been battling it for 15 years now.

I don't think just a jerky finger is enough but the rest of it sounds a tad worrisome. See your doctor and keep an alert on your own body. You do not mention what you were doing when you strained.

What are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

Parkinson's disease is a gradually progressive disorder of the central nervous system. The most characteristic problems caused by the disease include shaking, tremor, balance problems, stiffness, and slowness of movement.

Parkinson's disease usually starts very slowly and subtly. Some people notice a tremor in just a single finger. Over time, this tremor begins to affect the whole hand, and then the entire arm. Other symptoms may also begin gradually, becoming progressively more severe. The range of symptoms can vary with different patients. So you see here, Questioner, what to watch for.

Four symptoms considered hallmarks of Parkinson's disease include:

* Tremor of body part while at rest
* Rigidity of joints
* Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)
* Decreased postural reflexes (impairing balance and coordination)

However, many other symptoms can also appear to signal the onset of Parkinson's:

* Difficulty standing from a seated position
* Fatigue
* Inability to control the volume of voice
* Incapable of moving arm or leg in a normal way
* Irritability or sadness
* Lack of facial expression
* Losing track of a word or thought
* Remaining frozen in a certain position
* Small, cramped handwriting
* Tremors and trembling

How Do They Diagnose Parkinson's?

Although there is no definitive test for Parkinson's, an experienced neurologist can identify the symptoms to make an accurate diagnosis. This is common procedure:

1. Evaluation of patient and family medical history.

2. Neurological exam, which includes testing reflexes, muscle strength throughout the body, coordination, balance, and other details of movement.

3. Tests to exclude the possibility of other disorders or disease. These may include blood tests, urine tests, CT scans, or MRI scans.

4. Additional brain imaging examinations, such as PET scans and SPECT scans, may also be recommended.

5. Genetic investigations may be used to identify related diseases.

Although the exact cause of Parkinson's remains conjecture, certain people seem to be more susceptible. The more risk factors present, the greater the likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease.

Risk factors include:

* Age: Most people develop Parkinson's disease after the age of 60. It is relatively unusual to develop Parkinson's disease before the age of 40.

* Gender: Men are about 1.5 to 2 times more likely than women to develop Parkinson's disease.

* Genetic factors: If you have a close relative (parent, sibling, or child) with Parkinson's disease, you are three times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease yourself. If you have two close relatives with Parkinson's disease, you are ten times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease yourself.

* Ethnic background: Research suggests that blacks and Asians may have a slightly lower rate of Parkinson's disease than whites, depending on the population being studied.

* Environmental factors: Exposure to chemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides, is thought to increase your risk of developing Parkinson's disease. You also have a greater risk of Parkinson's disease if you live in a rural area, drink well water, or farm (perhaps due to an increased exposure to herbicides and pesticides).

Good luck. I hope this helps educate you. However, I imagine it is something a lot less than you think. Usually a tremor just starts...it is not the result of a sprain or strain.

Answer 3

Perhaps you could get a serious answer if you asked the question in the appropriate Category... Say "Health"

Answer 4

You may just have a pinched nerve. Try a chiropractor. Many have free exams and xrays for new people.

Answer 5

I bet it's because you're demon possessed.


But seriously, why would you ask this in the Religion and Spirituality Section?

Answer 6

Those are clasic signs of a strained muscle...Don't worry...It will go away in acouple days...Honest

Answer 7

sounds like a jinn,go and see a healer,im serious now!