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I had parkinson disease for 12 years now. with my daily medication no one will know i have this ailment. wouldn't my age 62 cause it to be worse?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not necessarily: Congratulations on having a medication regimen that keeps the disease in check. Parkinson diseae affects different people differently; be happy you have control right now!

Answered 4/3/2013

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