Woman speaks out about Parkinson's to mark 200th anniversary

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This week it's the 200th anniversary of Parkinson's being recognised by the medical profession.

Over those two centuries, various treatments have been developed but nothing which can cure the condition or slow it down.

The neurological disease affects more than a 125,000 people in the UK.

37-year-old Claire Jones from Leicester, who has the condition, has been speaking about how it affects her.

Here are some physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease:

  • Tremor

  • Slowness of movement

  • Rigidity

  • Bladder and bowel problems

  • Eye problems

  • Dizziness

  • Fatigue

  • Freezing