Hi Sue--- I agree with Barb and Murray re: the importance of a neuro who is
really knowledgeable re: PD. While there are a number of conditions that
include tremor as a symptom, the PD "resting tremor" is distinctive, and
should be recognizable. There are other physical things, like gait,
"cogwheeling" of arm, mini-handwriting, etc. that are also significant for
PD. And there is at present NO test that is definitive---not CAT scans,
MRI, etc,which though they may be used to RULE OUT other brain conditions
do not diagnose PD--and I really never heard of DNA tests for that either!
I'm also inviting you to join the CARE list for CGs of PWPs, some 360+
folks who can be helpful and supportive as you care for your mother. Since
you may have joined PIEN list since I posted about CARE, please email me if
you want to join. Glad you found this list--there are many other resources
and,as was said, "no dumb questions" !
>Evening all. What a strange world? I have been sitting here all day,
>absorbing the list news/chat and hanging on your words of wisdom ...
>discussion. It is so comforting. Thank you SO much for those who responded
>to the start of my 1000 questions. Your support is so ... comforting (i'll
>wear the word out if i'm not careful!)
>love to you all
>sue
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Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
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