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Frequently Asked Questions
Diagnosis
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Aug 14 2008
Q:For some time (years) my hands (both of them, usually my right hand) tremble when at rest. They stop trembling when I move them. More recently my whole arm trembles. I am 42. Recently, I also sometimes am worried about losing my balance, such as when going down steps, although I've never fallen. Might these be symptoms of PD? Also, I had encephalitis about twelve years ago and understand that that might put me at a higher risk for PD? (TW)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Two of my uncles had Parkinson's. My Mother, who is in her mid 70s, is concerned that she may be suffering from the initial phases of theShow Answer
disorder. She was recently evaluated by a neurologist who indicated she is
not suffering from PD but from parkinsonism. Can you explain the
difference and do you have suggestions for next steps? Additionally, I am
51. Should I be concerned about my potential regarding the disorder?
(CS)
Aug 14 2008
Q:A friend of mine had a fall which led to a severe brain trauma and he had surgery. I have noticed a slight shaking he makes with his head. Can severe trauma cause Parkinson's? What test is done to determine this? (KC)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My Father is 58 years old and in excellent health. He has a severe tremor of his left hand. It seems better when he holds something, but picking it up is a struggle. I haven't asked him about this, but others in his life have asked me what is wrong. Is this a symptom of Parkinson's?Show Answer
What will happen to him if he ignores this and does not see a doctor or take
medication?
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:My doctor did a test involving scratching the sole of my foot. One big toe went up and the other went down. Is this a test for or symptom of Parkinson's?Show Answer
(LJ)
Aug 13 2008
Q:My 72-year-old Mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's seven years ago, but she cannot tolerate the medications that have been prescribed forShow Answer
her (Sinemet, Inderal, Requip, etc.) They make her extremely weak and she doesn't continue them for very long. Could this mean she doesn't have typical Parkinson's Disease? What alternatives should I be looking for?
(anonymous)
Aug 13 2008
Q:So far, the first neurologist has said he thinks I have essential tremor, but that I have several "Parkinson's like" symptoms. I see another neurologist on the 15th. Is Parkinson's that difficult to diagnose?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 13 2008
Q:My Grandfather was recently diagnosed with PD and we do not believe the diagnosis is correct. How does a doctor tell if you have PD? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:My daughter is having a recurrent tremor in the thumb of her right hand. She is only sixteen, but the first thing I thought of was Michael J. Fox. He had said his first symptom was a tremor in his pinky finger. Do you think this a reason for concern? Thank you.Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 13 2008
Q:Can you tell me what testing is involved to diagnose Parkinson'sShow Answer
disease? Does this include a cat scan?
(anonymous)
