Slow movement
Bradykinesia is a generalized slowness of movement, which may be seen in a variety of conditions, from depression to Parkinson's disease.
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Can a food allergy cause mental slowness/confusion? I have new food allergies (IgE testing) and trying to make sense of it all. Thanks!
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A 31-year old male asked:
I am a experiencing a tremor like feeling internally. I have no external tremors that I can see. Also for the last week I have had dark dreams that wake me up at 4am everyday. No noticeable stiffness or slowness. Parkinsons possible?
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A 33-year old male asked:
On 100mcg of Levothyroxine but still feel sluggish, anxious, mental slowness, and lack of motivation. Possible other underlying issues?
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A 22-year old female asked:
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A 38-year old asked:
Any addictive drugs that slow movement later in life?
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Grandfather, very slow movement. Should I get him a walker?
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Slurred speech, studdering and slow movement. What is wribg?
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I have a neurological condition no diagnoises symptoms r severe balance gait coordination problems, slow movement and speach affected ..Any ideas?
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I have slow movement in my left arm and leg my b p is normal and I am feeling less senses in my left heel?
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How can I treat slow bowel movement and bloating?
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Are squats more efficiant when slow bowel movement?
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My thumbs move like they are frost bitten. Really slow. Just the movement not the cold feeling. What is this?
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I'm just wondering, if you can slow down the movement of mitosis in a cancer patient, will that cure cancer?
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A 27-year old asked:
Is it true that bananas slow down bowel movement?
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Having much difficulty focusing, poor memory, slow thinking and movement. Whats going on?
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