Hello @tonmarbanks

You ask a good question! All of us in this Parkinson's support group would probably answer the question differently, as PD affects each person in a different form.

For me, I was having gait/balance problems for several years. Especially when I was tired, I would swerve to the right side when I walked and I also had some foot dragging (also on the right side). There were also some balance problems and problems with small motor coordination (difficulty putting on jewelry, etc.). I hope that others will also comment as to what their initial symptoms were as well.

I would encourage you to check-out the Davis Phinney Foundation website and/or the Michael J. Fox website as they both have good information about Parkinson's symptoms as well as treatment.

If you are comfortable sharing more, what type of symptoms are you experiencing that led to an appointment with a neurologist?