Michael-- NO, the lack of tremor is not strange. There seem to be 2 types
of PD, and one is marked by tremor, the other by rigidity, slowness, etc.
That's what Peter has, BTW. If you haven't discovered the PIEN list
archives, where everything ever posted is filed, you might take a look.
Many of your questions will be answered there---but remember, each PWP is
unique!
Try Simon Coles' archive at http://james.parkinsons.org.uk/search.htm
ALSO Janet Paterson's
a new voice: <http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/6263/>
(includes "Hole in the Head Gang" re: Pallidotomy)
>Hi everyone,
>
>My dad was diagnosed recently with PD. He is 70, but I suspect he has had
>PD for 2-3 years before the diagnosis. His PD manifests itself in rigidity
>and shuffling gait; he has no tremors.
>
>I have no idea what stage he is in, or even how these stages are measured.
>
>Also, is it strange that Dad has no tremors? Does PD "normally" manifest
>itself in tremors OR rigidity (as they seem to be opposite symptoms)?
>
>If anyone can shed light, I would be grateful.
>
>Michael, son of Wayne 70/69/68
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Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55
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