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With uncle and grandmother having parkinsons, me having cervical dystonia + frozen shoulder, what are the chances i too will soon develop parkinson's?

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Family inheritance: Good question. Is your uncle the son of your grandmother? If yes, there is a chance THEY could have an inherited form. If your parents do not have Parkinsons, you probably will not either. There is not much relation of cervical dystonia, frozen shoulder, and Parkinsons, so it seems your risk of getting this is small.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

With uncle and grandmother having parkinsons, me having cervical dystonia + frozen shoulder, what are the chances i too will soon develop parkinson's?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman agreed

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