Question 1

so, i already have essential tremor. had pain in ring finger upon bending for 2 weeks now. knuckles are callousing for no apparent reason. i'm 20...

Accepted Answer

These things would: seemingly be unrelated. Essential tremor is unusual at age 20, but not unheard of, and may run in families. Trauma or even early degenerative arthritis may cause finger stiffness and pain with flexion. Knuckle callouses or "pads" can also run in families and be associated with some genetic conditions including fibromatosis, or part of Dupuytren's disease. Consider Rheumatology consultation:)

Question 2

have essential tremor in right hand. how can i control it?

Accepted Answer

3 meds: Gabapentin, valium, baclfen.

Question 3

has anyone dealt with severe hand tremors (essential tremor)?

Accepted Answer

Hand tremors: Medications in the beta-blocker group such as Propranolol (inderal) has been used. Discuss with your pcp for recommendation.

Question 4

37 y/o, on 50mg zoloft (sertraline) for 2.5 years.  have been noticing head and hand shaking lately when using them or concentrating or tired, not at rest.  what is likelihood it is zoloft (sertraline) vs essential tremor?

Accepted Answer

Essential: More likely essential or familial can get tremor with ssris.

Question 5

my mom started rest tremor in her hand a year ago. she has rheumatoid arthritis for10 years, she is70. can it be pd, parkinsonism or essential tremor.

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's : Probably Parkinson's. She should see her neurologist to get a definitive diagnosis

Question 6

my ring finger and pinky finger seems to have trigger finger condition. also those 2 fingers has a tremor that happens in side ways. are they related? does trigger finger condition can cause tremors in affected fingers ?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: due to secondary nerve irritation, in the affected fingers can contribute to the tremor. An exam with your doctor to be sure, can be helpful.

Question 7

slight tremors in my right hand, mainly my ring finger and center finger, this happens on a non regular bases for the few years, worse in last 6 mths?

Accepted Answer

Tremors: can be either benign as in essential tremor or a marker of a neurological disease. An evaluation should be done to assess for weakness or other signs and symptoms. There are treatments for tremors but they should be evaluated first.

Question 8

when i extend my left hand my ring finger tremors & sometimes the  pointer. only when i extend and stretch fingers out and one hand.. parkinsons?

Accepted Answer

Tremors: can be the result of many different things and Parkinson's low down on the list.  You MAY have a pinched nerve or even essential tremors.  This means that sometimes people tremor and the cause is not known.  Your doctor will sort it out for you. Please see him/her.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

post.+ intent. tremor in hands, twitching, pain in ring finger, pinky, hands and thighs. electric shocks from neck.small cervical disc bulge. linked?

Accepted Answer

No not from a small: Cervical bulge.  See a neurologist for a complete evaluation and workup.

Question 10

hi,  i have a non-essential tremor but am concerned. my hands shake very badly at times that it can make it difficult to write, get food out of a bowl?

Accepted Answer

Go see ur Family Doc: If resting tremor, then we need to worry about Parkinson's disease. If intention tremor ie w/activity, then may improve w/beta blocker. Check out http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/739106 for more info. Then go see your Family Doc or Neurologist.

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So, i already have essential tremor. had pain in ring finger upon bending for 2 weeks now. knuckles are callousing for no apparent reason. i'm 20...

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Have essential tremor in right hand. how can i control it?

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Has anyone dealt with severe hand tremors (essential tremor)?

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37 y/o, on 50mg zoloft (sertraline) for 2.5 years. have been noticing head and hand shaking lately when using them or concentrating or tired, not at rest. what is likelihood it is zoloft (sertraline) vs essential tremor?

A member asked:

My mom started rest tremor in her hand a year ago. she has rheumatoid arthritis for10 years, she is70. can it be pd, parkinsonism or essential tremor.

A member asked:

My ring finger and pinky finger seems to have trigger finger condition. also those 2 fingers has a tremor that happens in side ways. are they related? does trigger finger condition can cause tremors in affected fingers ?

A member asked:

Slight tremors in my right hand, mainly my ring finger and center finger, this happens on a non regular bases for the few years, worse in last 6 mths?

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When i extend my left hand my ring finger tremors & sometimes the pointer. only when i extend and stretch fingers out and one hand.. parkinsons?

A member asked:

Post.+ intent. tremor in hands, twitching, pain in ring finger, pinky, hands and thighs. electric shocks from neck.small cervical disc bulge. linked?

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Hi, i have a non-essential tremor but am concerned. my hands shake very badly at times that it can make it difficult to write, get food out of a bowl?

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