Doctors dismissed Michael Redgrave's Parkinson's thinking he was 'forgetful or drunk'

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READ MORE: Prostate cancer: The first symptoms Bill Turnbull 'didn't get checked' - all signs to spotThe symptoms of Parkinson's can come on ever so gradually, but each person who has the condition will experience it in their own way.

One of the classic signs of Parkinson's is an uncontrollable tremor that usually occurs at rest. Distinctly known as a "pill rolling" tremor, it can look as though the person is rolling a pill between their fingers.

Involuntary shaking following strenuous exercise, extreme feelings of stress, or if you have been injured are unlikely to be due to Parkinson's disease. DON'T MISSPopular non-alcoholic drink associated with blood clot formation within '1 hour' of intake [STUDY]Darius Campbell Danesh faced two life-threatening health battles prior to his death [CELEBRITY]Heart disease: Three popular breakfast foods 'key' to a healthy heart [EXPERT]An uncontrollable shaking of the hands, for example, might emerge due to medication too, but if this is the case, speak to your doctor about the side effect.

As Parkinson's disease progresses, movement may become more slow and the limbs can become stiff. One of the indications of Parkinson's, pointed out by the charity, is the development of small handwriting.