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Slurred speech, stuttering and slow movement in older aunt. are those signs of parkinson's?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
May be: There are many other diseases who show same symptoms, see a neurologist.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Could be....: Physical symptoms can include tremor of limbs at rest>in posture or in action; slow movements & stiff (rigid) muscles causing quiet facial emotions, softer voice, bent forward head & neck posture, decreased arm swing, slow-shuffled walk, small/scratchy penmanship, etc. Non-physical symptoms can include cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, sleepiness, constipation, ed, low bp, acting-out dreams.
Answered 3/8/2015
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