Parkinson's Disease?

Question

I have a feeling that I have early symtoms of Parkison's Disease... I usually shake every now and then... I checked websites and they said it usually develops when a human is around 50 and some people may develop it faster then others... also that it is genetically passed on... it doesn't develop on its on...

is it true? what can I do? or am I just being paranoid?

Answer 1

NO. You're not being a paranoid. You're just being concerned. This is what most of the people lack. I mean, they tend to neglect their health status and do not seek prompt diagnosis and treatment. That's why some of them find out too late what has become of their health.

So, you need not worry for being a worrier that you may seem. You're just being a health-conscious one.

By the way, how were you able to say it's Parkinson's Disease? What other symptoms are you manifesting? What part of your body shakes? does your hands have tremors? Do they occur at rest or when you are at work?

There are three cardinal signs of Parkinson's disease or PD. The following are:

hand tremors
cogwheel rigidity and slow movement
poor, shuffling gait or stooped posture


Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive degenerative movement disorder. Tremors, rigidity, slow movement (bradykinesia), poor balance, and difficulty walking (called parkinsonian gait) are characteristic primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

For you to understand better, let me give a schematic diagram of how the disease process occurs:

trauma
free radicals
accelerated aging
environmental toxins and
genetic predisposition
leading to

depleted dopamine producing cells. (Dopamine is the one that controls your motor neurons which also controls your muscles.)

so,
motor system nerves are unable to control movement and coordination

thereby,
producing the symptoms mentioned above



Actually, Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may appear at any age, but the average age of onset is 60. It is rare in people younger than 30 and risk increases with age. It is estimated that 5% to 10% of patients experience symptoms before the age of 40.

Answer 2

My Dad has Parkinson's and was diagnosed at the age of 55. We suspect he had it for a while but like almost any man refused to see a doctor. He probably had been having symptoms for about 2 years before he finally went to get checked out. He is on medication to help control the symptoms but as you probably already know there is no cure. We aren't aware of anyone else in our family with Parkinson's. The research I've done also said that a head injury is a suspected cause of Parkinson's. My Dad did suffer a head injury many years ago. I urge you to see a doctor soon. If it is Parkinson's the sooner you get on the meds the better. I wish you much luck.

Answer 3

First of all, you need to see your doctor. Parkinson disease is very difficult to diagnose, and may involve ruling out other possible problems. Here's some common questions and answers about Parkinson disease:

Who gets Parkinson disease?

Parkinson disease affects both men and women in almost equal numbers. It shows no social, ethnic, economic or geographic boundaries. In the United States, it is estimated that 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, joining the 1.5 million Americans who currently have Parkinson disease. While the condition usually develops after the age of 65, 15% of those diagnosed are under 50.

How is Parkinson disease diagnosed?

The process of making a Parkinson disease diagnosis can be difficult. There is no X-ray or blood test that can confirm Parkinson disease. A physician arrives at the diagnosis only after a thorough examination. Blood tests and brain scans known as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be performed to rule out other conditions that have similar symptoms. People suspected of having Parkinson disease should consider seeking the care of a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson disease.

What is the treatment for Parkinson disease?

There are a number of effective medicines that help to ease the symptoms of Parkinson disease. Most symptoms are caused by lack of dopamine. The medicines most commonly used will attempt to either replace or mimic dopamine, which improves the tremor, rigidity and slowness associated with Parkinson disease. Several new medicines are being studied that may slow the progression. Many promise to improve the lives of people with Parkinson disease.

Can surgery help Parkinson disease?

Surgery can ease the symptoms of Parkinson disease, but it is not a cure. Because of the risks associated with brain surgery, it is usually not considered unless all appropriate medications have been tried unsuccessfully. When considering surgery, it is important to see both a neurologist and brain surgeon who specialize in the treatment of Parkinson disease.

Hope this helps...good luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Don't jump to conclusions. The "shakes" could be nothing more than tremors. They are not Parkinson's Disease. Call your doctor. Ask for a referral to a neurologist. It will set your mind at ease.

Answer 6

well alzheimers disease is more from arabs the indain part of the world parkision more in the uk jokes and also the U.S.A thats a main differnace now the main symptons is that parkison is none stop shaking cuz thats where them kind of cells attack all round the body alzheimers just attacks the brain like arthythoiles that attacks a specfic part like say your arm or leg but if you have rhymatsim arthytoiles then it attacks all over u most freqentl constant too so it just how and how long and how many and how few the cells specfil loactions are and how many to attack whch parts now these dieases are main so there is lots o batrieca bad cells so it will attack bad in allround u body except for alzheimer and arthyoiles cuz there have specfic part unlike the other 2 parksion diease and rhymatism arthyoiles

Answer 7

There are several things it could be, Parkinsons, is just one of them. You really need to be checked out by your docotor. Good Luck!!!!

Answer 8

Please see the webpages for more details on Parkinson’s disease. Consult a Neurologist.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

It could be one or the other. It could be both.. go see your doctor..
.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_Disease#Symptoms