Have you considered you and your dad getting the DNA test - free for people with PD.
https://www.23andme.com/pd/
I got my 90 yr old dad to do the "spit" test - neither of us had the LRRK2 gene, so maybe just coincidence we both have PD?
Brian
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Originally Posted by cbrf1wr
46yo. Diagnosed 10/12. Symptoms started about 2-3 years ago. Family history of PD Father and 2 of 3 uncles. Both Uncles have passed, Dad still hanging in there.
I'm Tremor dominant left side with a small amount of stiffness. Azilect helps tremor for sure. Without it left side leg, arm, and hand would be shaking all the time basically. With Azilect tremor only when nervous or trying to hold something very still or type. Also tremor when walking. Some left leg tremor not all the time.
I have seen first hand what happens with the l-dopa drug route with my family. I would sign on DBS in a heartbeat if it was an available treatment option.
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