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My step-.father has been suffering fot the last year with muscle aches and pain along with severe joint pain. he has also developed severe shaking in his left arm. i have noticed that he also seems to have delayed reaction time. he has severe lower ba

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See two doctors: Your family doctor can do most of the muscle aches and joint pain tests, but with the bradykinesia (slow reaction time) and tremor he'll probably want him to see a neurologist about parkinsonism.

Answered 5/4/2019

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Agree with Dr. D: Your description suggests Parkinson disease and he should see a neurologist.

Answered 5/8/2019

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