Sometimes it takes a long time for a diagnosis. Do you have another appointment with your neurologist in 3 or 6 mos? If yes, you might wait till then to ask about Parkinson's. There is no definitive test for Parkinson's other than seeing if you respond to Parkinson's meds, and many neuros don't like to start you on those sooner than necessary. You are right that if you call your doctor just to ask about Parkinson's, he might think you are just looking for an illness. I have had that experience.

It took 7 years for me to get a diagnosis. I was told possible MS, then the tests all came back normal. My neuro told me there was something neurologically wrong, but he didn't know what it was. Then I went to a well known movement disorder specialist who told me there was nothing wrong with me and asked if I was depressed. After trying a couple other neuros, I was finally referred to a new neuro by another doctor, and the new neuro said he would help me. At first he didn't know what was wrong with me either, but then I started to have trouble standing up without holding the arms of the chair. He said I might have Parkinson's, but he didn't want to start me on Parkinson's meds yet. Three months later I did start Parkinson's meds and three months after that I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Now there is no question that I have Parkinson's because of an increase in symptoms and the way I respond to Parkinson's meds.

Symptoms I had while undiagnosed were leg pain, my foot dragged, paresthesia, occasional difficulty swallowing, and fatigue. During this time I took Neurontin which helped some.

Good luck to you.

Chicory