Question 1

hi doc, of late my head shakes involuntarily, and hve been having one sided headaches. do i hve a brain tumor? pls advise.

Accepted Answer

Doubt a tumor: Several considerations, as the head shaking can be a sign of heredofamilial tremor or essential tremor, but cerebellar tremors could also be a cause.  The unilateral headaches could be due to jaw, dental, or migraine mechanisms.  Suggest you have your doctor evaluate you, and provide advice and treatment.

Question 2

sometimes my head involuntary shakes and causes my eyes to briefly close. could this be tourette's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Head: There are many causes for head shaking. You should see a neurologist to check it out as soon as possible

Question 3

my husband is 47 and i noticed he shakes his head involuntarily and that happens when he is concentrating on something. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Possibly age related: Tremors are more frequent as we age and often are addocited with effort. However, they can also indicate a degenerative process like parkinson's disease. Best to see a neurologist for a consult about possible causes and available treatment if indicated.

Question 4

my husband is 47 and i noticed he shakes his head involuntarily without knowing and that happens when he is concentrate on something. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Neurological examina: It could be some neurological disorder. I would ask you to take him to a neurologist and seek his/her opinion and advice for further management.

Question 5

i have random, involuntary shivers that shake my head and shoulders. not cold. sometimes d/t air movement (like a fan). friend concerned. should i be?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: Many people experience various reactions to the environment that can't be explained precisely. This calls for avoiding or minimizing exposure to them if possible. They often just go away as mysteriously as they arrived, but if this persists and becomes a concern of yours you owe yourself at least one thorough neurologic exam by your doctor.

Question 6

hey i am 20y male .i have been experiencing my arms and head shake involuntary for quite a sometime. trigger factors include stress caffeine or even a slight physical activity?

Accepted Answer

: Most likely you possess Heredofamilial Essential Tremor disorder, assuming that you do not have hyperthyroidism.  This can be readily handled by your local physician, but we here at HT would be quite happy to help via a virtual consult  (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Question 7

need smthg for severe panic when flying, involuntary shaking, body pain, irtnl fear. xanex numbs body not mind. dr. suggested lexotanil. 20 hr flight?

Accepted Answer

Calm flight: Lexotanil is similar to Xanax but may be worth a try. Ask your doctor about Buspar (buspirone) for anxiety, short-acting. An eye mask may also help to calm and sleep. Avoid caffeine the day before until you've landed as it will keep you awake and heighten anxiety. Listen to "sleep music" or whatever soothing sounds you prefer on  youtube. Distract yourself with pleasant reading and images. Hope this helps.

Question 8

i am getting shaky vision while head shakes?

Accepted Answer

Eyeballs attached UR: Head. Normal response. It would be abnormal if your head wasn't shaking.

Question 9

my son of 3 years shakes his head from front to ?

Accepted Answer

Too vague: Head shaking could be an ear ache, an itch, a mannerism, or many other things.  In order to give you more specific help, provide us with more specific information.

Question 10

what is the name of the diesease when your head shakes unknowingly ?

Accepted Answer

Invol. head shakes: Unknowingly shaking one's head is seen in parkinson's disease. Was that the word you were looking for?

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Hi doc, of late my head shakes involuntarily, and hve been having one sided headaches. do i hve a brain tumor? pls advise.

A member asked:

Sometimes my head involuntary shakes and causes my eyes to briefly close. could this be tourette's syndrome?

A member asked:

My husband is 47 and i noticed he shakes his head involuntarily and that happens when he is concentrating on something. should i be worried?

A member asked:

My husband is 47 and i noticed he shakes his head involuntarily without knowing and that happens when he is concentrate on something. what can i do?

A member asked:

I have random, involuntary shivers that shake my head and shoulders. not cold. sometimes d/t air movement (like a fan). friend concerned. should i be?

A member asked:

Hey i am 20y male .i have been experiencing my arms and head shake involuntary for quite a sometime. trigger factors include stress caffeine or even a slight physical activity?

A member asked:

Need smthg for severe panic when flying, involuntary shaking, body pain, irtnl fear. xanex numbs body not mind. dr. suggested lexotanil. 20 hr flight?

A member asked:

I am getting shaky vision while head shakes?

A member asked:

My son of 3 years shakes his head from front to ?

A member asked:

What is the name of the diesease when your head shakes unknowingly ?

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