Are there different type's of PD?

Are there different type's of PD ?


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Anonymous
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:22 am Post subject: Are there different type's of PD ?

Are there different type's of PD ? Are some worse then others ? Thank you !
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Dr. OkunJoined: 19 Jan 2007Posts: 251Location: University of Florida
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject:

Yes, we believe PD has many subtypes and some may even be genetic. We have identified many genes such as Parkin, LRRK2, DJ1, and PINK1. We also have noticed that PD with resting tremor may have a different prognosis (better) than PD without it. Finally there are several parkinsonian syndromes which seem to respond less well to PD medication (PSP, MSA, CBD, etc.)_________________Michael S. Okun, M.D.
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Anonymous
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject: resting tremor

Waht does resting tremor mean ? Thank you .
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Dr. OkunJoined: 19 Jan 2007Posts: 251Location: University of Florida
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject:

A resting tremor is a tremor well, basically at rest (when not performing action). It is the most common tremor associated with PD. There are other types of tremors when one holds a posture or performs an action._________________Michael S. Okun, M.D.
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Anonymous
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject: Are they different type's of PD?

Dear Dr. Okun, In view to your article as above I am quite interested to find out from you what are the type's of PD associated with Genetic? My family have three PD patients and am sure they are all interested to find out from you i.e. many genes such as Parkin, LRRK2, DJ1, and PINK1. As they are in medical terms and difficulties for us to understand and be pleased that you give brief. What are the types of PD are not well responded with the PD medication? Lord bless Thanks TEO KIM HOE
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Anonymous
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:00 am Post subject: tremors

Thank you .
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Dr. OkunJoined: 19 Jan 2007Posts: 251Location: University of Florida
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:45 pm Post subject:

Dear Teo, I rarely say this, but you are asking lots and lots of general questions and I would really like to be sure you are not diverting attention from others who have important questions to ask about themselves and about others. You will find an update on genetics I placed with a recent abstract. Thanks for your enthusiasm._________________Michael S. Okun, M.D.
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