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John Cottingham ([log in to unmask]) wrote: > >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? > Without knowing the exact subject of the study, it is hard to guess why such a reference was made. However, if the reference was to tremors or involuntary motion in a general sense (rather than exclusively to PD), the study author(s) may be alluding to tremors or involuntary motion caused by Huntington's disease. In that case, genetic counseling is frequently recommended. Mike Skoglund Univ. of Northern Colorado Dept. of Human Services [log in to unmask]