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How Do I “definitely” Know I Have Parkinson’s?

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Mahwah, NJ
January 5
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There is no single definitive test for Parkinson's disease. Diagnosis involves a combination of medical history, neurological exams, and observing how symptoms respond to medications like [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]. Tests like DaTscan or imaging scans can support the diagnosis but are not Show Full Answer

There is no single definitive test for Parkinson's disease. Diagnosis involves a combination of medical history, neurological exams, and observing how symptoms respond to medications like [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]. Tests like DaTscan or imaging scans can support the diagnosis but are not conclusive. A thorough evaluation by a neurologist over time is key. For more details, visit url: https://www.MyParkinsonsTeam.com/resources/park....

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