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Must all Parkinson patients be on medication to be considered to have Parkinsons disease?

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Sacramento, CA
February 26, 2024
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No. Some people can't take the meds, some prefer not to take them until their symptoms are interfering with their daily activities. Response to carbidopa can be a way to confirm a Parkinson's diagnosis, but most experienced neurologists mostly rely on the symptoms.

February 26, 2024

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