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Debbie, I have been diagnosed with Type B PD. Like you, I have a hard time finding much info regarding it. Actually most of the info seems to be originated by Dr. Robert Iacono and his associates and trainees. I think it may just be a way he has devised to differentiate between the various types of PD. Before I was diagnosed, I had no idea there were more than one type. You're right, akinetic means lack of movement. As it was explained to me, as my disease progresses I will suffer more from rigidity of my limbs rather than tremors. I have a very slight tremor in my right hand that is pretty much controlled with meds. It is only visible when I am very stressed or fatigued. I also fairly often feel what I can only explain as an internal tremor. My hand doesn't shake, but I can feel it shaking on the inside. My neuro said that is very common with my kind of PD. I don't know where to point you for more info. But you might speak with your Mom's dr and see what he/she has to say about it. My best, Claudia 53/2 mo/big bunch of meds [log in to unmask] Debbie White wrote: > I, too, would be interested in a more detailed explanation of this > difference. I was referred to the www.pallidotomy.com site, which said > that > type B PD (the more aggressive kind) is characterized by akinetic > symptoms. > If I remember correctly, this is the lack of movement. What exactly is > > meant by this? Is bradykinesia a type of akinesia?? (I am personally > interested because my mother doesn't have much of a tremor, and when > she > does, it doesn't seem better when active, as classic PD tremors are. > Also, > she exhibits slowness and other symptoms which, if I had to > characterize > them, would fall on the side of absence of movement rather than too > much > movement.) As always, thanks. > > Debbie White > [log in to unmask] > > > > > >From time to time there are references to Types A & B PD on the > List. > > Type B seems to be a PD condition without tremor that progresses > > more rapidly? Are there really two types of PD? Can anyone clarify > > > this mystery? Thanks in advance. Ann Gibbons