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Has Anyone Had The Punch Biopsy Test Done For Parkinson's? I Was Diagnosed In Feb 2022 & Just Had It Done Today To Confirm The Diagnosis...

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Philadelphia Area, PA

Curious about other's experience(s) w/ this test & the outcomes. I do not expect it to exclude me... too many other symptoms. Just curious.

March 12
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I had it done which gave me the 1st diagnosis of Parkinsons.

March 12
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Sorry Reva, I just went back & looked at the answers...

March 15
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Obviously it came back positive. Was this an original diagnosis or a confirmation?

March 15
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

In Dec 2023. My neurologist did it in her office.

March 13 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

When did you have it done?

March 13

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