A 33-year-old member asked:
my mom keeps shaking or nodding her head constantly, however, this only happens while she watches tv, what could cause this reactions?
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Dr. K. Olson answered
39 years experience Psychiatry
Head tremor: Essential tremor is worsened by emotion, exercise, and fatigue. Also by attempting to keep the limb steady. The tremor can disappear when the head is supported. It may disappear with walking. It may stay isolated to the head for decades - without involving the arms.
Answered on Nov 18, 2017
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