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Will I get Parkinsons since my brother has that disease?

Posted by romans528 @romans528, Sep 28, 2023

I am 80 and my brother is 83 and he was recently diagnosed with Parkinsons. Will I automatically get Parkinsons? I have not benn diagnosed with Parkinsons.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 28, 2023

@romans528 I know you’re very anxious about also getting Parkinson’s disease and upset that your brother has it. From what I have read, Parkinson’s isn’t inherited . This article explains some of it.
https://www.healthline.com/health/parkinsons/is-parkinsons-hereditary#when-to-see-a-doctor
Your best bet to to have a talk with your doctor. Did your parents, or their parents, have Parkinson’s?

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sickofparkinsons1 | @sickofparkinsons1 | Nov 3, 2023

No probably not a good make sure you exercise eat a Mediterranean diet and make sure you have good stomach health if you don’t go to gastrologist. Very important

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