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A member asked:

I am having resting tremor on the left arm(from shoulder to arm) only. what can i do?

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See neurologist: Although you are young, a focal resting tremor could be a very early sign of parkinson's disease, and should be evaluated soon. Many meds can suppress the tremor regardless of etiology.

Answered 4/11/2015

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