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I'm Frustrated Because I Have One Dr That Says I Have Parkinson And Then Another One Who Says I Have FND And Another One Who Says I Have ET

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Toledo, OR
October 18
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I was initially diagnosed with ET but my symptoms got noticeably worse over a few months so I insisted I see a neurologist who did the skin punch test and confirmed PD.

October 18
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you I will definitely ask my Dr about this.

October 20
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October 19
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have never heard of the skin punch test. My son who's 45 has Parkinson too.

October 18
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have seen 2 movement Neurologist and one says FNDand the 2nd one says Essential Tremors.

October 18

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