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Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Dec 9, 2025 | Replies (10)
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My husband has total body shakes. Has anyone experienced this?
My husband is a Vietnam Vet with PTSD. He also was exposed to Agent Orange. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and takes Levodopa for treatment. I have given him Xanax to help with them.
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You said your husband has total-body shaking. What diagnosis was given for this symptom? Has any medication, besides the carbidopa/levadopa, been prescribed?
Here is a link to some information about the different PD medications for various symptoms: https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awareness/medications-101
Has your doctor suggested any other meds for the shaking?
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@maggiejojo - Hi. I wanted to let you know I moved your post here so that you could talk with others who have chatted about Parkinson's and Agent Orange:
- Parkinson's and Agent Orange https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/parkinsons-agent-orange/
Please meet @hopeful33250 @jojok @angood1969 and others here who may have experienced, seen a loved one experience or read about the total body shakes you mentioned your husband has had.
Is the medication calming the shakes at all? What does his doctor say about these shakes?