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Advice on Parkinson Disease

Am absolutely gutted - for 2 years we've been told that dad had a stroke. Now after a brain scan he has been diagnosed with Parkinsons and they dont think hes ever had a stroke. Its only within the last 6 months that he's had any physio. His physio noticed he had shaking when he tried to stand, he also clenches his fists when he gets up. His physio advised that some stroke patients have a 'parkinson style shake' but its not parkinson and that there was a tablet that may help this. After referring him back to his doctor he was given a brain scan and today we were told he has parkinsons. He is quite weak, gets very very tired and has this shaking only when he gets up - but he has his full marbles. This has gone for almost 2 years undiagnosed and thankfully his condition does not seem to have deteriorated during this time. He will be put on medication which can make him feel quite nauseaus but could help. Wheres the best place for advice and I am now really worried about his future as my friends dad had Parkinson's really really badly.
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