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Frequently Asked Questions
History, Causes, Diagnosis and Incidence of PD
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Aug 14 2008
Q:I would like to know what to expect in the end stages of PD. Is unresponsiveness a common problem? (GG)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at age 47. His symptoms are progressing very quickly--not like the typical slow degeneration that I am reading about in books about PD. Could he have another type of parkinsonism (what would those be and how would we find out), or is it possible for him to have a rapidly progressing case of PD? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:A friend of mine is 42 and has been diagnosed with PD within the last 2 years. Since he is so young does that mean that his symptoms will be much worse in 10-20+ years compared to someone who is diagnosed later in life? In other words will his symptoms be worse at 60 verses a 60 year old that was diagnosed at 50+ ?? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I am 63 and I was just diagnosed with PD. How do I know when to expect additional symptoms? How long before the worst will hit? Will my otherShow Answer
health problems affect this? Sugar diabetes, thyroid, high blood pressure, etc...
(J)
Aug 14 2008
Q:My Father is currently a taxi driver with mild Parkinson's; will it prevent him from continuing his job? (JM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Is there any difference in the speed of progression of PD between young patients and older patients? (SP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My friend is 54 and was just diagnosed with Parkinson's. He has a tremor in his right hand and so far that is his only symptom. The neurologist he saw told him that his symptoms would either stay the same or get steadily worse. I have never heard of Parkinson's staying the same; can this be true? And how fast does Parkinson's progress? I would appreciate your answer on these questions. Thank you.Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I am trying to find information on howShow Answer
this disease progresses. My aunt is 82 years old and was diagnosed with PD several years ago. I was wondering what we should expect to encounter as her disease progresses. Also if you have some keywords that would help me search the Internet for more information in this area that would be useful.
(anonymous)
