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> > A study had this curious line in it. > > "Clinical recognition of tremor type is extremely important as type determines > prognosis, treatment and need for genetic counseling..." > > Has anyone received "genetic counseling" as a result of having tremors? > I think this just means someone sits down with you and reviews the probability of your offspring being afflicted with an inherited disease. Assuming some tremors may be caused by an identifiable genetic "defect", by genetic analysis of sample cells from each prospective parent, you could theoretically determine the probability of a child developing that tremor. That may (or may not) affect your decision to have children. Since PD is not *demonstrably* genetic in origin, I would guess "genetic counseling" would not apply to those with PD related tremor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ian Meades Unocal Oil and Gas Operations Email: [log in to unmask] Louisiana/Gulf Business Unit Phone: (318) 295 6819 4021 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Fax: (318) 295 6393 P. O. Box 39200, Lafayette, LA 70593