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A tremor of a hand's thumb when holding an object
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Aug 24 2:30pm | Replies (4)Comment receiving replies
@mjch Like you, I have an essential tremor that is more pronounced when holding things - when I was unable to use propanolol, my neurologist tried primidone which worked for me. However, I do not like the side effect of feeling like I am fuzzy and walking through mud, so have weaned myself down to the smallest possible dose, and just tolerate the tremor.
Perhaps the doc will try a different medication. Have you been fully screened for Parkinsons?
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@sueinmn Given the limited effect of Promipexol and the side effects it was causing, at the beginning of this week my neurologist prescribed Levodopa Carbidopa 25/250 mg. Half a tablet two hours after breakfast and lunch. Levodopa delivers dopamine directly to the brain, unlike the medications I had previously taken.
The tremor in my hand has lessened at times, but at other times there seems to be no improvement.
I continue to experience dizziness, especially in the mornings, although less intensely.