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Happy New Year to all my fellow bloggers. I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing or has experienced shaking of the hands with the PMR/GCA/prednisone journey? I have been on prednisone since mid-October when I was confirmed with GCA. Since mid-November I am taking 15 mg prednisone daily. Some days it is not particularly noticeable, but some days getting the spoon to the mouth without shaking the soup off is becoming more challenging. I am wondering if it is part of the PMR/GCA package, a side-effect of the prednisone, or just me aging. Thanks for any reports on what others have experienced.
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@lally
I have had shaky hands for a couple of years, before being diagnosed. I have no idea if it’s related but I feel like it’s gotten worse. Probably just aging. I am 78! Tired of dropping things. I have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel so it could have something to do that.
@lally Do you have a family history of tremor as it could be a familial tremor. A beta blocker might be helpful, but it has side effects as well.
Joan ( retired fam doc)
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No shaking hands…..
Anyone have a voice chg? Like constantly drip in back of throat?