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If someone develops idiopathic rls in middle age and on dopamine agonists meds., does that mean the person have any greater chance/possibility of developing parkinson's at later stage of life ??
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Not aware this is a precursor of Parkinson’s. I would check with your Dr in India.
Answered 7/18/2021
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Most cases of RLS do not lead to Parkinson's over a period of time, and the syndromes are quite different. However, on rare occasions the two disorders could co-exist, but they are not cause and effect.
Answered 7/21/2021
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