Question 1

can zoloft (sertraline) cause bilateral hand tremors when trying to hold object still: like phone or pen? mild shaking bilaterally when holding hands out infront

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Yes, it can: In the pre-marketing clinical studies, more than 10% of people experienced tremors with zoloft (sertraline).  So yes, it could be causing the problem you have.  How long have you been taking it? If only for a short time (few weeks) there's still a possibility this may resolve.  If going on for longer, it may not.  Please discuss with your psychiatrist or other prescribing physician.

Question 2

is it normal to have hand tremors after pushing something heavy up a slope? specifically, a larger person in a wheelchair?

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Yes: After that kind of muscle stress and overuse temporary hand tremors are not unusual. Muscles should recover after resting and tremors should resolve.

Question 3

what causes hand tremors?

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Many: To mention few, parkinsonism, essential tremors, days tonic tremors, toxic tremors, psychogenic tremors etc etc.

Question 4

how can i treat hand tremors?

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See a Neurologist: Most hand tremors are a benign intention tremor that has no specific treatment but there are other causes of tremors that can be treated. See a neurologist for a full evaluation.

Question 5

what is the cause for hand tremors?

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Many causes: Hand tremors can have multiple causes.  Genetic or "familial" tremors are, by far, one of the most common. Degenerative or metabolic neurological conditions along with medication side effects make up the vast majority of the other causes.  Since tremors vary in their frequency (the speed of the tremor), their direction, their severity, and their course, a neurologist should perform an evaluation.

Question 6

how can i calm or stop hand tremors?

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There are meds: See your doctor to evaluate the cause of the tremors and then prescribe the appropriate medication to help.  You may need to have your thyroid checked.  Avoid any stimulant beverages.

Question 7

what causes hand tremors in teenagers?

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Stress? : Tiredness, lack of sleep , stress, alcohol, etc are the commonest causes, but benign essential tremor can occur at any age and it is often familial.

Question 8

can hand tremors be cured with exercise?

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not probable: If there is a known cause of tremors and that cause is treatable only then tremors can either be controlled or cured. Exercise has no role in tremors.

Question 9

what are the ways to reduce hand tremors?

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Hand Tremors: You need to see your doctor to first find the cause of the hand tremors, than he/she can tell you what treatment you need
hand tremors can be due to many different conditions.

Question 10

what are potential reasons for my hand tremors?

Accepted Answer

Tremor: Most tremor is benign, not harmful but talk to your pcp as there are many different  types of tremor. Carpal tunnel an other isolated peripheral nerve issues are not typically the cause of tremor but may co exist with it. Diet, medications, neurolgical issues, endocrine or hormonal  imbalance. The list is so long that one really needs to sit down with a pcp to investigate

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