Is it true that failed kidneys is where PD starts?

Posted by larry68 @larry68, Jul 19 1:41pm

Has anyone seen this?Is it true or bs?That failed kidneys is where PD starts.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 19 8:32pm

@larry68 I've never heard of this. You might check with your neurologist about this theory.

larry68 | @larry68 | Jul 19 9:25pm

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@hopeful33250 Michael J Foxx forum is all i know.

ichbindck | @ichbindck | Jul 20 8:30am

@larry68 Never heard this. I have CKD stage 3b for over 10 years and have PD. Neither my Neurologist nor my Nephrologist ever connected the 2.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 20 9:57am

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@larry68
The Davis Phinney Foundation is also a very good website to check for information about PD. They have monthly webinars that are posted on YouTube. You might find their website helpful. Here is a link to their website: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Jul 20 3:10pm

Hi @larry68 - you'll note that I moved your mention of whether Parkinson's starts in the kidneys to its own discussion, as I thought that it merited it and that others might see it better.

- Is it true that failed kidneys is where PD starts? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-it-true-that-failed-kidneys-is-where-pd-starts

larry68 | @larry68 | Jul 20 3:15pm

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@hopeful33250 i joined it but its in OKC and i am in Lake Texoma area trying to find a neurolist/movement disorder specialist close to me.So far,no luck.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 20 6:44pm

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@larry68
You might contact them to see if they have a listing of movement disorder specialists in your area.
I hope you find some help!

larry68 | @larry68 | Jul 20 7:16pm

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@hopeful33250 I did and think i have one but can't get me in to see them till Sept.14th

ichbindck | @ichbindck | Jul 21 7:13am

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@larry68 These specialists hard to find and taking me 4 months for appointment. Good luck to you. Really hope you find someone.

eojeda1 | @eojeda1 | Jul 24 9:21pm

The answer is no. Parkinson's disease itself does not cause the kidneys to fail or likewise. People with Parkinson's can have kidney-related problems for other reasons. One of the biggest risk factors for kidney failure or kidney disease is having diabetes. Good blood sugar and blood pressure control are important for protecting kidney function. Research studies are currently being conducted to determine if there is a genetic predisposition to PD. I firmly believe there is.