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My mom started rest tremor in her hand a year ago. she has rheumatoid arthritis for10 years, she is70. can it be pd, parkinsonism or essential tremor.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Parkinson's : Probably Parkinson's. She should see her neurologist to get a definitive diagnosis

Answered 7/29/2017

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A member asked:

My mom started rest tremor in her hand a year ago. she has rheumatoid arthritis for10 years, she is70. can it be pd, parkinsonism or essential tremor.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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