Do you have Parkinson's?

Do you have Parkinson's?

Here is a simple test for you to get an idea whether you may suffer from Parkinson's disease? Remember, no single test is DIAGNOSTIC for Parkinson's disease. Physicians ask you several questions and examine in great detail and then put these two observations together to make a clinical diagnosis. With this disclaimer, let's start the questions.

Questions	Column 1	Column 2
1. Do you have tremors (or shakes)?	Yes	No
Do your tremors disappear when you're sleeping?	Yes	No
Are your tremors more on one side or on both sides?	One side	Both sides
Are your tremors more prominent when you are quiet or when you use your limbs?	When quiet	When in use
2. Are you very slow, awkward, or uncoordinated when you get in or out of a bed, a chair, or a car?	Yes	No
3. Is it difficult for you to get out of a chair without armrests?	Yes	No
4. Has your voice become low and unintelligible? Are you asked to repeat words?	Yes	No
5. Are your symptoms getting worse?	Yes	No