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Yeah that and if Carbo-levodopa makes you feel better then you probably got it ... that's how many neurologist diagnose PD, some run all those tests ... personal preference I guess, if you prefer further test, find a doctor that does that ... rule #1 for PD, we are all different all the time ... this is a very varying situation, best of luck (((HUGS)))
I told my husband's doctor I thought he had PD based on his slow shuffling walk, bent posture, stiff arm swing, and light tremor. It took a couple of visits, but he referred Jim to a neurologist. My husband procrastinated but after a couple of falls caused by festinating, he agreed to see the doctor. That was in 2020 so I talked to the neurologist over the phone and listed the symptoms I could see. She agreed that he probably had PD and prescribed carbidopa-levodopa. Jim responded well to the meds, which was confirmation that the diagnosis was correct. We saw her on Jim's third appointment. She watched him walk, did some balance and reaction tests, and that was all that was needed. An experienced doctor can tell just from symptoms if PD is a likely diagnosis.
They did about 10 or so test on me then I had a dat scan and cat scan
How did your neurologist diagnose Parkinson's with minimal testing?
It's understandable to feel uncertain when a diagnosis comes from a brief physical exam. While your neurologist observed tremor during a simple hand extension test, a thorough Parkinson's diagnosis typically involves more comprehensive evaluation.
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