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Possible Parkinson’s Disease Misdiagnosis?

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My husband was just diagnosed with Parkinsons. He has minor hand tremors, constant lip smacking and swallowing, balance issues, and some cognitive decline. This happened very quickly. For the past two years he has taken a GLP and dropped approximately seventy-five pounds. He shuffles when he walks and his voice is very weak. He is 72 years old. He is experiencing depression and mood changes. Should I be questioning this diagnosis?

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Hello, @janicetomlinson, and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Clinic Connect. You are asking good questions about your husband's symptoms. Many of the symptoms you mentioned are found in those of us with PD.

Was he diagnosed with PD by a movement disorder specialist? (This is a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders.) What type of neurological testing was done before it was determined that he had PD?