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> > Three weeks ago, my mother was diagnosed with PD and has been > taking Sinemet. Her symptoms are: mild tremors in both legs > when she sits, a slight imbalance, a weak right hand, and a > stuped, shuffling walk - all signs of PD I guess. > > What concerns me is that the neurologist completely ignored a > lump on her spine - located at the nape of her neck - and > numbness at the end of her spine. Are these also signs of PD? > Cathy, a neurologist ignoring any lump with accompanying symptoms should ilicit concern. It would seem most appropriate for your mom to see a very good internist (medical doctor) who will do complete blood screening and address the numbness in her spine as well as the cause of the mass. As far as I know, the numbness you describe is not a PD symptom. The mass is certainly not. ----- Shalom Mary Ann