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My grandpa had parkinson's disease/ what are the chances i have it too?
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Unlikely unless: While there's a genetic component, it's unlikely that you currently have Parkinson's disease w/o knowing it unless you're ignoring resting tremor, difficulty getting moving, change in gait, change in handwriting, etc. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/basics/definition/con-20028488 for more info.
Answered 5/18/2015
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