My hand shakiness is

hawkdon

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getting terrible in just a short while....just trying to play solitare on pc is a chore now, not fun at all......just remembered I have some 2 handle cups I got for the wife when she had the trouble too....may have to get them out.....:cry:
 

I saw a documentary a couple of years ago where they were experimenting with Microdosing (using a very tiny amount of a psychedelic type drug like LSD in a controlled environment with a doctor) to treat a man with uncontrollable shaky hands. I think he had PTSD as well but not sure. The wrong dose or frequency could add to one's problem so that's why you need a doctor's monitoring.

I don't know what show it was. But the show was credible, maybe "60 Minutes". But it was 100% successful in no time. They stressed that this is not a treatment to try to do yourself because it has to be precisely the right tiny dose and the "when and how long" of using it is also crucial to success. You might want to research this further.
 

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My hands sometimes shake too. A big inconvenience. I have Essential Tremors. Got it from taking Abilify. At it's peak was so embarrassing. My head would shake & I'd have to hold my chin to get it to stop. I took a course of a pill, forgot which one, Prima something it was called. Stopped taking Abilify, but am left with a lesser case of tremors but still got them. My shaking hands is a new thing though.
 
Is it true that the diagnosis for Parkinson's can only be resolved at autopsy? That otherwise it is only assumed to be Parkinson's and that there is no real test for it? Is it determined by symptoms only?
 
Pepper said:
Is it true that the diagnosis for Parkinson's can only be resolved at autopsy? That otherwise it is only assumed to be Parkinson's and that there is no real test for it? Is it determined by symptoms only?
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Both my paternal grandfather and father died of Parkinson's and that is what both doctors told us. So we are not really 100% sure they had it, only that they had all the symptoms. Kind of like Alzheimer's I think, related diseases...
 
Pepper said:
Is it true that the diagnosis for Parkinson's can only be resolved at autopsy? That otherwise it is only assumed to be Parkinson's and that there is no real test for it? Is it determined by symptoms only?
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A local guy was diagnosed with it. I can't say much for the local healthcare community, but it was assumed to be an accurate diagnosis.
 
hawkdon said:
getting terrible in just a short while....just trying to play solitare on pc is a chore now, not fun at all......just remembered I have some 2 handle cups I got for the wife when she had the trouble too....may have to get them out.....:cry:
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Is this PD>.or could it be Benign Essential Tremors?

Essential tremor vs. Parkinson's disease​

Many people associate tremors with Parkinson's disease, but the two conditions differ in key ways:


  • Timing of tremors. Essential tremor of the hands usually occurs when you use your hands. Tremors from Parkinson's disease are most prominent when your hands are at your sides or resting in your lap.
  • Associated conditions. Essential tremor doesn't cause other health problems, but Parkinson's disease is associated with stooped posture, slow movement and dragging the feet when walking. However, people with essential tremor sometimes develop other neurological signs and symptoms, such as an unsteady walk.
  • Parts of the body affected. Essential tremor mainly involves your hands, head and voice. Parkinson's disease tremors usually start in your hands, and can affect your legs, chin and other parts of your body.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/essential-tremor-disorder
 
hollydolly said:
Is this PD>.or could it be Benign Essential Tremors?

Essential tremor vs. Parkinson's disease​

Many people associate tremors with Parkinson's disease, but the two conditions differ in key ways:


  • Timing of tremors. Essential tremor of the hands usually occurs when you use your hands. Tremors from Parkinson's disease are most prominent when your hands are at your sides or resting in your lap.
  • Associated conditions. Essential tremor doesn't cause other health problems, but Parkinson's disease is associated with stooped posture, slow movement and dragging the feet when walking. However, people with essential tremor sometimes develop other neurological signs and symptoms, such as an unsteady walk.
  • Parts of the body affected. Essential tremor mainly involves your hands, head and voice. Parkinson's disease tremors usually start in your hands, and can affect your legs, chin and other parts of your body.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/essential-tremor-disorder
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Thanks! This is very helpful.
 
My hub has benign essential tremor. inherited from his mom's side - she had it, too.His neurologist has tried different drugs. He takes gabby and what helps the most is wine - 1-1/2 to 2 glasses before dinner work wonders. His doc said "keep it up"...lol.
 
Liberty said:
My hub has benign essential tremor. inherited from his mom's side - she had it, too.His neurologist has tried different drugs. He takes gabby and what helps the most is wine - 1-1/2 to 2 glasses before dinner work wonders. His doc said "keep it up"...lol.
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The reason I know about it is that I had it myself a few years ago. I was always very embarrassed by the shaking hands.. and the occasional shaking head.. . At first I was concerned that it was PD because my father had that.. and ultimately died from the effects of it, ..and I thought I might have inherited it , but no, I was reassured that it wasn't, and that BET is not fatal... embarrassing.. annoying, but not going to kill me..

I was put on Clonazepam.. and was on that for about 2 years.. and then suddenly for whatever reason no-one understands.. the Benign Essential tremors stopped..

I still get it very occasionally if I carry something heavy.. and then my hand won't stop shaking for a few hours, but otherwise..touch wood... it has never returned..
 
Pepper said:
Is it true that the diagnosis for Parkinson's can only be resolved at autopsy? That otherwise it is only assumed to be Parkinson's and that there is no real test for it? Is it determined by symptoms only?
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That‘s what my husband was told by his neurologist. As it progresses it’s obvious that’s what it is.
 
hollydolly said:
The reason I know about it is that I had it myself a few years ago. I was always very embarrassed by the shaking hands.. and the occasional shaking head.. . At first I was concerned that it was PD because my father had that.. and ultimately died from the effects of it, ..and I thought I might have inherited it , but no, I was reassured that it wasn't, and that BET is not fatal... embarrassing.. annoying, but not going to kill me..

I was put on Clonazepam.. and was on that for about 2 years.. and then suddenly for whatever reason no-one understands.. the Benign Essential tremors stopped..

I still get it very occasionally if I carry something heavy.. and then my hand won't stop shaking for a few hours, but otherwise..touch wood... it has never returned..
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Problem with the drug you were put on is it should never be used when drinking alcohol at all.
The wine really helps hub so it would be a trade off...lol. Glad it must have helped you, though.
Wondering if you really had ET as I've never heard of having it go into remission like that. Were you ever actually diagnosed as having it?
 
I haven't had the shaky hands so far, but I suppose it's one more thing to look forward too. Mostly, I've avoided these common old age annoyances, except for itchy skin, which was driving me to distraction until I found a way to stop it. Doctors, general practitioners, don't seem to have a clue about itching. Mention it to them and they act like; " Sheesh! Call me if you come down with cancer or something actually serious."

I can understand it though. Years ago, I heard a couple of old people discussing being bothered by constant itching, and I thought to myself, "That doesn't sound all that serious." I guess it's not until you end up bleeding from scratching.
 
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