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Have you noticed a slight shaking or tremor in your finger, thumb, hand, chin or lip? Does your leg shake when you sit down or relax? Twitching or shaking of limbs is a common early sign of Parkinson's disease. Shaking can be normal after lots of exercise or if you have been injured.
Parkinsonâs disease (PD) is a disorder that affects the nervous system. It is a chronic condition that slowly worsens over time. Parkinsonâs disease causes symptoms that impact a personâs ability to move (motor symptoms) such as tremor at rest, stiffness of the limbs, difficulty walking, and impaired balance. Other motor symptoms can also include small handwriting, stooped posture, softness of voice, and problems swallowing.