my grandfather died from Parkinson's disease, will I die from it too?

Question

what are early symptoms?

Answer 1

There is a strong link in studies showing that chemical exposure is usually the cause. I did some research on this a while back but do not have the links. So unless you have the same exposure as your grampa it is very unlikely.

Answer 2

Risk factors for Parkinson's disease are difficult to identify because the cause of the disease is unknown. Advancing age is the only known risk factor for typical Parkinson's disease (not including early-onset Parkinson's). Most instances of Parkinson's disease occur after age 50, although the illness does occur in people between the ages of 30 and 50, or in rare cases at a younger age.

A very small number of people with Parkinson's have a close relative who also has the disease, but it does not appear that a family history of typical Parkinson's disease significantly increases your risk of developing the disease. Having a family history of the disease is a more significant risk factor in cases of early-onset Parkinson's disease, but this form of the disease is not common.

Some research suggests that long-term exposure to certain environmental factors such as pesticides, chemicals, or well water may increase a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but this has not been proven.

There are many secondary causes of parkinsonism, which is a group of symptoms that includes tremor, muscle stiffness, slow movement, and unsteadiness.

Studies are ongoing to determine whether there is a genetic cause of Parkinson's disease. Only a small percentage of people with Parkinson's disease have a parent, brother, or sister who has the disease; however, abnormal genes do seem to be a factor in a few families where early-onset Parkinson's disease is common.



A vast number of things could cause the disease so it's just a matter of if you get it or not.

Answer 3

The Parkinson's Reversing Breakthrough?

Answer 4

You should let your doctor know your family history as he'll be able to detect any symptoms long before you do. I don't think you need to worry about getting Parkinson's anymore than you worry about all the other diseases.

Answer 5

No -it very unlikely
you shld mention though if it was pure parkinson's disease vs complicated PD.

Answer 6

Only if it becomes active in your body. Uncontrolled muscle spasms or twitching is a common early stage symptom.
Try these links for more detailed information and education of this disease.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/parkinsons_disease/parkinsons_disease.htm
http://www.pdf.org/
http://www.parkinson.org/site/pp.asp?c=9dJFJLPwB&b=71117

Answer 7

You can spend the rest of your life contemplating death. Or, you can spend each day living it. You decide

Answer 8

Markers are hard to determine

Answer 9

Yes we all die.