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Hi everyone. I have subscribed to this list for the benefit of my father, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's 8 years ago. I appreciate having access to all the valuable information available through this list. Sharing information can be very powerful. It is quite interesting to see, for example, symptoms described that my father has experienced but has been told are NOT related to PD. Yet so many people have them. For instance, my father has been experiencing back pain and cannot currently stand up straight. It seems to me that this MUST be directly related to PD, yet the doctor says that he has just strained his back. I think he needs a new doctor. One of my fears is that I may get PD myself. My whole body occasionally shakes (it is really more like a rocking motion). I have no control over this. I am wondering if perhaps it is a very early sign of PD. Several times I have thought we were having an earthquake! I think there is some controversy over whether or not PD is hereditary. I would be interested in hearing anyone's thoughts on that subject. Thank you, Barb for starting this list. Thank you to all the participants. Best wishes to all. Carrie Barrott [log in to unmask]