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I am 18, is it possible for me to have Parkinson's?

Post a new topicby Guest on Sat Oct 19, 2002 2:11 am


Whenever I start walking, my left leg would tightening up and I can't control it. My left arm would also be tightening. After about a second or two, it is back to normal. It never happens when i am walking, just when i start walking. And it doesn't always happen.
I started to get the tightening about when i was 15 or 14, but it stopped for a while and the about a year ago, it started again. I have read all the symptoms and stuff on this site, but it says most patients get Parkinsons when they are at their middle ages...Is it possible for me to have Parkinson's?

I also have asthma ever since i was born. I had to take serious medication when i was small. from the age of about 6 to 12. The medication is on a disk and i inhale the medication. The doctor did say that there is some side effects, like involuntary hand shaking. But she never said anything about involuntary tightening of my leg. Could my problem be the asthma medication. The medication company is named "Glaxo". They stopped producing the medicine because they found side effects or something like that.


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Re: i am 18, is it possible me to have parkinson's?

Post a new topicby park'n some on Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:22 am

Quest, i have heard that a 14 year old in California has been diagnosed. Regardless, find a Neurologist that has had a lot of experience with MOVEMENT DISORDERS. Usually, a general Neurologist might have a small percentage of their paitents with Parkinson's type of problem. Not knowimg is sure a worrisome place to be.

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