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jbug 17146 desperate attention whore postings
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11-07-08, 11:15 AM (EST)
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"Tremors"
Tell me what you know about benign tremors or essential tremors and/or Parkinsons. I've read lots on the web but I'm still looking for more - I guess - real experience with these.
DH has the tremor. Started about 6 years ago in his left hand. He's right handed. His hand just shook - just a little. Then it started getting worse so he went to the doc. Was referred to a neurologist - then another. He had CT scans to rule out any other problems. Each doc prescribed meds for Parkinsons. But each of those docs said it wasn't 'really' Parkinsons - just a form of it.
The meds helped - we guess. It's hard to tell - when you're afraid to stop the meds to see if it gets worse or not.
The tremor in his left hand is now pretty bad. He can't pick up a glass or cup with his left hand - everything would spill.
About a year ago the right hand started trembling - not as bad as the left tho. He can't do much "handy" type work - can't hold a screwdriver steady or anything like that. Now he's beginning to get a bit of trembling in his legs too.

So we went to see a new neurology specialist yesterday. He prescribed a new med and said to still stay on the current one too.
Both are meds for Parkinsons. This new doctor diagnosed Parkinsons - but not the kind that progresses really badly.
Guess now I need to go research Parkinsons more.

Just wondering if any others in OT have any experience to share.
It's very confusing.


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  Subject     Author     Message Date     ID  
 RE: Tremors Starshine 11-07-08 1
 RE: Tremors greenmonstah 11-07-08 2
   RE: Tremors jbug 11-07-08 7
 RE: Tremors Ahtumbreez 11-07-08 3
 RE: Tremors aquariaqueen 11-07-08 4
 RE: Tremors azkate 11-07-08 5
   RE: Tremors maroonclowns mom 11-07-08 6
 RE: Tremors DebCapsFan 11-07-08 8
 RE: Tremors Silvergirl1 11-08-08 9
 RE: Tremors KwietOne 11-09-08 10
 RE: Tremors frisky 11-09-08 11
 RE: Tremors Snidget 11-09-08 12

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Starshine 5033 desperate attention whore postings
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11-07-08, 11:19 AM (EST)
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1. "RE: Tremors"
No help here

It never rains but it pours.

Sorry that you have so much going on. Sending you good wishes, hope they help a little.

J Slice what a cool lady

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11-07-08, 11:28 AM (EST)
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2. "RE: Tremors"
J Bug dear, I am so sorry the autumn has brought you some darkness. I know you are a woman of strong faith so I wish you to keep your faith strong. I read about your dad last night and I was going to send you a PM expressing my condolences.

In the mean time, I wish I could offer you some insight on Parkinsons. My only suggestion might be to ask this new doc for some reliable websites and books. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.


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11-07-08, 01:14 PM (EST)
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7. "RE: Tremors"
Thanks Monsty. With everything going on with Daddy - and Moma too - I'm afraid I put DH on the back burner for awhile. So it's time to see what we can do and find for him. He's been my rock thru all the other - always so supportive.
Unfortunately, the doctors don't really tell you a lot. They just try one medication after another.

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11-07-08, 11:32 AM (EST)
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3. "RE: Tremors"
Just a hug, because I don't have anything worth saying.


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11-07-08, 11:56 AM (EST)
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4. "RE: Tremors"
My dad's wife has Parkinson's, but she's 76, so I am not much help.

But I have ears that work, and broad shoulders if you need them.


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11-07-08, 12:01 PM (EST)
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5. "RE: Tremors"
Hugs to you and DH,

We are going through the same thing with my Dad so any info you find, could you pass along? I would really appreciate it.

My dad has what is known as Parkinson's face that developed gradually so we all didn't really see it. Recently he started dropping things without noticing. He shuffles instead of walking. No shakes as of yet and since we are just starting to look into this, the doctors haven't said one way or another if it is or isn't Parkinsons. He has many doctor appt's scheduled in the next week or two. I'll pass on any info I hear about.

My mother has a form of the shakes that is hereditary but relatively benign. In her "I'd rather laugh than cry" attitude, she figures the two of them are going to be doing a lot of cleaning up from now on - gads I love that woman.

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11-07-08, 01:05 PM (EST)
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6. "RE: Tremors"

Would an MRI show anything more than a CT? Don`t stop searching Jbug. {{hugs}}



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8. "RE: Tremors"
I have familial tremors, same as the essential tremors but they run in people in my family.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/article/000763.htm

Fortunately, I have a doctor who has the tremors too. He's been my salvation. I noticed them first when I was about thirteen, stress and caffeine make them worse. I didn't go see my doctor until about ten years ago when my boyfriend at the time gave me a necklace. I was trying to fasten it when I dropped it down the sink due to my tremors.
IT'S NOT PARKISONS, and IT'S NOT A "FORM" OF PARKISONS....aside from the fact it is neurological.
Who is giving you this information? Sheesh.

I can tell you about what I take if you PM me. Mine are not very noticeable without the medication unless you are looking for them, but it sounds as if your husbands' would require different or stronger medication than mine.

Your husband is not alone....there are a lot of us out there with the tremors.
*hugs*


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11-08-08, 12:50 PM (EST)
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9. "RE: Tremors"

My MIL has had tremors in her hands for years, but it is not Parkinson's, because it has not progressed. DH has it to a small degree, too, but it's not too noticeable.

It sounds like your DH may have Parkinson's. From what I've heard from a friend who had it, they don't really have a definitive test to prove you have it.

Hang in there. I know it must be tough to deal with this development.

{{{{Hugs}}}}


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11-09-08, 02:24 AM (EST)
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10. "RE: Tremors"
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Hey Jbug,

It's very hard talking about this, even after almost 19 years! My Dad was about 60 years old when he first developed tremors. It started off in his hands, arms, then his legs. My Dad suffered for about 4 years until his death at the age of 64. Noooooo...he died from complications due to pneumonia.

My Dad was the type of person who was very active. He participated alot in team sports such bowling and basketball. He did alot of gardening growing our food. He had a desk job working for local government. He was a good husband and was a great father to his 5 kids. He started to notice the tremors. At the time, I don't even think they called it tremors. It wasn't Parkinsons. It was more like a mystery. Neurologist after neurologist, everyone was stumped. Desperate, he started consulting witch doctors. Coming from my family, it was the sort of thing that wasn't unusual.

On March 3, 1990 he died of pneumonia.

Coming from a very superstitious family, we thought my Dad was cursed. Long story short, my Grandmother thought my Dad was cheating on my Mom, blah blah blah...heck, just found out 19 years later that he DID NOT cheat. Anyways, back on topic here.

Jbug...I would be very interested to know what you find out about concerning your DH. My advice to you? Keep looking and above all, RESEARCH. EP: Sounds like hogwash saying it might be a form or a part of Parkinsons. Look for another doctor. Heck, try to find one who deals alot of with the tremors. I know my Dad has passed on, but I still want to know WHY.

EP: In the LAST paragraph.

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11-09-08, 04:41 AM (EST)
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11. "RE: Tremors"
*raises shaky paw*

I have essential tremor.

I diagnosed myself a few years ago, and doc confirmed it, but I didn't go on any meds because it isn't debilitating or progressive.

It runs in the family. My aunt had it. We used to joke that she got so much knitting done because she could just pick up the knitting needles and sit there for awhile and one of us would end up with a lovely sweater. She ended up dying at 58 of lung cancer.

My tremor is noticeable when I have to hold an object (weight of object is irrelevant) away from my body with my elbow bent. Then I start to shake. What's really maddening is that I researched it because of the flack I was taking at work. People used to *whisper* *whisper* about whether or not I was hung over. So, in a way, it was nice to finally have a name for my shakes.

That is really the main debilitating factor of essential tremor: the social impact. People look at you funny and they think you're nervous or hung over or something. It can be very embarrassing for something that's so benign. I don't drink tea or coffee from a cup/saucer duo. A mug is okay because you can't hear it shaking. That sound of a cup on a saucer causes stares and snickers.

My tremors have never gotten worse or better, and it's never spread to anywhere else on my body.

Be careful doing web research on health matters. I've declared myself dead many times over thanks to Google.

Is there any *test* for Parkinson's? Wouldn't the CT pick it up?

I'm sending good vibes to you, Bug. You have good reason to worry about all the people around you but please don't forget to take care of yourself, too. *hugs*


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11-09-08, 06:55 AM (EST)
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12. "RE: Tremors"
I don't know if they'll replay it (sounded like they might be doing a bigger segment on it) but they had a bit about this on CNN headline news this morning *they aren't watching us are they*.

Anywho they had a clip of a guy playing banjo while getting some brain surgery for this. They have you awake and doing something to help them find the right spot that helps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjX6ErmKY14 is the video, it went viral. Apparently they only do it if medication doesn't help and it is really interfering with functioning.

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