[Kath]

My husband, age 64, was diagnosed with Parkinson's one year ago. His father died of ALS almost 20 years ago at the age of 69 (he passed away 9 months after diagnosis). I know that my husband was experiencing many symptoms before he would go to the doctor, not the least of which was his left foot dragging. He didn't want to get a diagnosis of ALS which can have a similar first symptom. Has any correlation between the two diseases ever been made? His children and family would like to know.

[Alffe]

Hi Kath and welcome to NeuroTalk. Here is the link to our Parkinsons forum.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34

It's a very active forum and I think you should post your question there.

[AfterMyNap]

Boy, Kath, that's a million-dollar question. This neurological stuff is so ever-evolving, it's hard to say which day's report is this week's winner.

I digress, please let me welcome you to NeuroTalk! I'm glad you've found us and please feel free to participate in any of our forums. See you out there!

[Curious]

hi kath,

i copied your post to the pd forum. members with pd might be able to answer your questions.

here is the link to check for replies:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ad.php?t=30989

[Darlene]

Kath,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. You will find a great number of caring, supporting members here willing to help each other as they can.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene