Question 1

what meds help with tremor?

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?diagnosis: We have plenty of meds for tremors, but each is indicated for specific causes.  Do you have resting tremor, maybe parkinson's, or tremor when your arms are upright, essential tremor, or perhaps incoordination tremor, cerebellar problem?  Need to get diagnosed, as these are all accessible to control with appropriate meds.  Do you have a nearby experienced neurologist?

Question 2

what causes core body tremor?

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Muscle activity: Muscle contractions and relaxations, on a very small scale, can feel like vibrations and tremors. Nerves, nerve signals, neurotransmitter chemicals, adrenalin, hormones, medications, etc... May plan a role in making muscles go into tremors or vibrations.

Question 3

what could possibly causes a tremor?

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Many things: Many conditions can cause tremor most are benign and some others are not.

Question 4

what are intention and action tremors?

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Tremors: 'intention' and 'action' tremors are the same.  Tremors can be described as falling in two broad categories: a resting tremor (which occurs with the limb at rest - like in some Parkinson's patients) and an intention or action tremor that occurs and worsens with a specific movement or action. They are treated differently, and are different than the normal 'essential' tremor which everyone has.

Question 5

what causes intention and action tremors?

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Tremor cause: Please see: http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/tremor/detail_tremor.Htm   there are many causes of intention tremors, ranging from drug side effects s to toxins like mercury and others, , to strokes, and metabolic conditions like thyroid conditions, and some inherited forms as well.  There are treatments, but first you should discuss them with your doctor or a neurologist..

Question 6

how do i know if a tremor is serious or not?

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Tremors: Tremors  has many etiologies, it can be side effects of some medications, or a symptom of some systemic disorders like hyperthyroidism, it can be a benign disorder like essential tremors, it can be a symptom of parkinson disease if ocurred during rest.
You need to check with your neurologist to figure out the cause and then the treatment depends on the etiology.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: tremor?

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Tremor: Tremor = involuntary alternating movement affecting muscles.

Question 8

can you tell me how i can stop alcoholic tremors?

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First have diagnosis: If the tremors are indeed only from alcohol withdrawal and not underlying familial or essential tremors, then you need to detox from alcohol and stay away for ever. If however you have essential tremors which subside temporarily with the use of alcohol then treatment is appropriate medication. See a neurologist.

Question 9

how can rehabilitation medicine help manage tremors?

Accepted Answer

Muscle ups...: Typically, tremors are usually treated by a neurologist; or managed with medications...And sometimes even the medications themselves are the cause of the tremors.  Rehab medicine plays a role in strengthening the muscles and thus toning up the neurology at the local level.  Hope this addresses your post.  Cheers!

Question 10

grandma has drug-induced tremors? which drugs cause it?

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Too many to name: Are you sure they are drug induced tremors and not just some associated with advanced age? 
If you would like to submit the names of the drugs, we could then look to see if any are prone to cause tremors.
Also, a movement disorder specialized neurologist would be very helpful in this case.

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