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What Do You Think Caused Your Parkinson's ?
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I think genetics played a enormous role.Because I was diagnosed with YOPD at age 27. Also,I think toxic chemicals in the environment may had played a role.

posted March 30, 2017
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Agent Orange caused my friend's PD. He is a Marine who fought in Vietnam. 😔

posted April 1, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I am a Vietnam veteran and may have had exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide. I was also at Camp Lejeune, NC and there toxic water issues. In both cases, the Veteran's Administration (VA) has listed Parkinson's as one of the presumptive illnesses associated with both places. I am now receiving treatment at the VA's Parkinson's clinic/program in San Francisco.

posted April 1, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

well you know what i think you are so right about the toxic chemicals because i hand soldered for 25 years

posted May 31, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I had a basal skull fracture when I was seven years old

posted April 8, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I think genetics played a major role in my PD. Both my Paternal Uncles have Parkinson's and my Mom had some kind of neurological disease that caused tremors, and she lost the ability to walk . Also I am of Eskenazi Jewish heritage. I'm doomed

posted April 7, 2017

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