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Frequently Asked Questions
History, Causes, Diagnosis and Incidence of PD
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Aug 12 2008
Q:My father has just been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease a few days ago. He has all of the symptoms that your website talked about. He was a farmer for over 40 years. I have heard that a specific chemical that is used in the agricultural industry has been linked to Parkinson's disease. Are you aware of this, and if so what is the name of the chemical? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:Is it within reasonable medical probability that Parkinson's can be the result of blunt trauma to the head &/or cervical region, either as a sole proximate cause or a proximate cause which initiates a latent genetic or physical propensity for the disease? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:I am an Operating Room R.N who worked with Ethylene oxide sterilization in the 60's, where items were room aerated and staff was exposed to fumes. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 years ago, and have no family history of it.Show Answer
Could this Ethylene Oxide exposure be the cause? Have other medical personnel come forward with recent Parkinson's diagnosis? (anonymous)
Aug 12 2008
Q:I have been suffering from tremors, leg jerks, and loss of balance progres- sively for some months. I live in PEI and hope soon to see a neurologist. I realize the dangers of self-diagnosis but feel pretty sure that I am inShow Answer
the early stages. I am 83 which makes it more likely. Do I not have some
indications of PD? (anonymous)
Aug 12 2008
Q:How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed? My fiance experiences muscle stiffness and constant soreness, especially in his hands and legs and neck. He says this started several years ago. He also has "spasms" at night while he sleeps - his hand will twitch or sometimes his whole body shakes. He's not aware of them when they occur. Sometimes, the spasms are nearly constant. Anyway, he has been unable to find any relief from these problems.Show Answer
Do these problems sound like they could be symptoms of Parkinson's? (anonymous)
Aug 12 2008
Q:I would like to know if doctors are getting any closer to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease? And would you happen to know how much longer it might be 'til we do? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:How close are scientists to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease? And what more will it take to find a cure? (anonymous)Show Answer
Jul 30 2008
Q:Is it possible for somebody with PD to also develop Alzheimer’s? (Anon.). (anonymous)Show Answer
Jul 30 2008
Q:I am 63 and I was just diagnosed with PD. How do I know when to expect different symptoms? How long before the worst will hit? Will my other health problems affect this? Sugar diabetes, thyroid, high blood pressure are also present. (J)Show Answer
