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Posted 6/15/2006 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
nono    Does alcohol affect tremors - for the better!!   Got little tipsy last night seemed to help tremor

Also are tremors better in morning than night.  I seem worse at night.

still waiting to see neurologist for diagnosis next week.

M X

Posted 6/15/2006 7:02 PM (GMT 0)

GirlIrish

I find that my tremors are worse when I am anxious about something; even the slightest bit of anxiety gives me the shakes but when I am relaxed the tremor is not noticeable so much. Seems like having a few must have relaxed  you enough to make you forget your troubles.

My tremor is worse in the middle of the night and usually wakes me up.  During the day I can exert some form of control over it but dont have any control when asleep.   Thats how it is with me.  Anyone else got a view on this?

Good luck when you see the neuro.  Try not to worry

BILLY

Posted 6/17/2006 4:24 PM (GMT 0)
my tremor seems to worsen when i'm stressed out or when i'm upset about something. i have read that alcohol may treat tremors. good luck!
Posted 6/17/2006 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
thanks to you both for replying.

Only three more days before seeing neuro. Rather aprehensive. My GP thinks I might have carpel tunnel too but thinks the tremors are not connected to that.

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Posted 6/18/2006 7:04 AM (GMT 0)
Girlirish

Try & keep positive Hope your neuro visit goes well.

Stress & emotional state certainly make tremor worse - upset. angry, tierd, excited & I my right hand & arm shake like a cocktail waitress's. Alcohol does seem to help help -but doesnt mix well with mediciation Try massage therapy/aromatherapy - anything to boost your body's general relaxation levels might help

Diagnosis seems to be a case of ruling out what you dont have rather than what you do! It took 3 years before I was diagnosed. Must say it was a relief cos when you know what you are dealing with it is so much easier.
Good Luck
Posted 6/18/2006 7:12 AM (GMT 0)
thanks so much for that. I find this tremor quite bizarre. Sometimes I can stop it by the simple thing of THINKING about it or looking at my hand! But it doesn't stay stopped for long!

I can even set it going by thinking about it!

Night is definitly worse than mornings.

Will let you know what neuro says on Tuesday.

X
Posted 6/18/2006 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Irish,

It's seems funny saying that to someone else.

I didn't know much about depression or anxiety, but, it is part if PD.  My Neuro put me on Lexapro and it seems to help.  It does not stop all anxiety and stress but takes the edge off for me.

Good luck,

You are not alone

Jerry

Posted 6/19/2006 1:15 AM (GMT 0)

I am a caregiver of hub with pd.  The tremors are a real prob during the night. Lexapro has helped but dx says he doesn't think the lexapro has anything to do with the involuntary nite movements.  I disagree because I see a significant difference when he is on lexapro.    Also the day tremors do get out of control at times.  We have just started with a new neuro so hope we can get things under better control.  Anxiety is definitely a prob for hub.  It can escalate quickly and without warning and then he gets angry...it is a tough job for me.  But I love him and I will give all I can to challenge this disease and to make life as comfortable for him and for us as I possibly can. 

Re:  alcohol     hub is not a big drinker but every now and them he has one or two.  It does help the tremor at the time but he thinks it messes up his meds the next day.  I don't know for sure.  He has so many off days and I can't say that it is alcohol related.  I think he just uses that as an excuse for the tremor...just my opinion.

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