Parkinson's Help
Can parkinsons disease be passed down to you?
My mother suffered from parkinsons disease, and i have recently experienced tremors, does it have any relation?
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- parkinsons can be passes down to you. i think its like a 50/50 chance. i wouldnt worry though. In order to get tested, i believe you have to have a pshych evaluation so that they know whether or not you can handle actually knowing. Dont wory about it though, live your life. See a doctor if the tremors continue or get worse.
- My mother has PD as well, she has had it for 12 years, will be 13 years come September of this year. no one in her family ever had PD- Honestly I think my mother only has it because my father used to spray this really nasty pesticide around the house which today is illegal to use. He would spray that nasty stuff around the house every year and I think between that and working in an office that had a closet filled with chemicals for 15 yrs triggered the PD. It is possible that you could carry the gene, if you are concerned you can make an appointment with a neurologist and have them test you for it. If nothing else evaluate you. Usually the first signs of PD are loss of sense of smell or taste, and slight tremor in fingers. Sometimes a tremor in the arm or shoulder. Please get looked at. And also, send me a message and let me know how you do, we can exchange emails. Many hugs and love to you.... I know the worry, as I too worry about getting it myself.
