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What to do if i have had hand tremors for may years now and nothing seems to help. can someone give me any tips on what helped them?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

May need DBS: Assuming that you have seen more than 1 neurologist and have had trial of multiple medications for treatment which have all failed, and tremors are interfering with your functioning and quality of life, then deep brain stimulation could help. See a neurosurgeon.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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A member asked:

What to do if i have had hand tremors for may years now and nothing seems to help. can someone give me any tips on what helped them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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