Parkinson's and ME

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Does anyone know if there is a link from Parkinsons to ME, or vice versa? I ask, because I have ME and both my dad and granddad had Parkinsons. They tell me it isn't hereditary, but ...

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    Hi again Dono,

    From what I understand:

    Parkinson's-low dopamine levels.

    Cfs/me-some studies suggest difficulty in dopamine uptake.

    Some similar symptoms perhaps?

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      Wow, so much to research! No wonder it's so difficult to find neurologists who are familiar with all of this!

      Thanks

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