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Old 10-08-2007, 06:46 AM
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Default Hurtsobad ...

PD is clinically diagnosed, i.e. the Neuro watches your progression over a period of time to see how you change and then bases a dx on this progression. I had the scans ol 'cs mentioned and these are used as the clincher to support dx, (although often they an be inconclusive as the results entail analysis of the nature of colors !!). Insurance companies may insist on these scans prior to payout of disability policies if you do not fit the PD profile, (i.e. too young, etc).

It is v. difficult for a PD specialist to make a dx when first meeting you and I would suggest it is probably impossible for anyone on this board to help you with a dx based on a written description, sorry.

What I can say is do not be afraid to mention PD to the Neuro, if they are negative ask why, get to a state where you are satisfied. If not, then transfer to a Movement Disorder Specialist, as Carolyn originally said.

PD is dx'ed by progression, if you have no baseline to dx against then you are never going to rule it in or out. If this Neuro will not establish a baseline and cannot convince you of the reasons then you have to go to a specialist.

Good luck,
Neil.
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