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Hello John or whom ever I can get ahold of. I’ve been reading bout this situation here bout if thyroid could be the cause of tremors I’m having. I have hoshimoto. I recently googled “what could be causing my body to have vibrations?” And the link came up also what you had replied to a lady. Mentions Parkinson’s. On the site they call this as tremors. I call it vibrations. W this CoVid19, my husband was layed off work n his insurance expired that midnight. Been since last March. So I’ve not been able to go to my Dr with cost of $80 just to see my Dr. cash only. But I think I’m at the point to lay out the $. My husband is 63 now n I’m 60. My mom died w Parkinson’s n Heart failure. I also have RSD. But even though this is the same feeling as having my Spinal Cord stimulator turned on it’s not that. I’ve not been able to use it past 3-4 yrs as the battery died. Had it put in 2007. I been having bad occipital nerve pain on my left side. I saw a neurologist nearly 2 yrs ago n was swollen on those nerves back of my head. Had nerve block which was more than painful n aggravated that area more. Took 8 months or more just to get it able to live with. But the past 5-6 months I’ve been having these vibrations n my left side. Started like buzzing n bottom of my foot. Now it’s up all my left side n goes up to back of my neck n round part of my head. When I lay on my back I can feel it all through out my body all way up my butt cheeks n belly. It’s like trying to shake off n I can’t. It’s also buzzing n my right foot up my leg. N back of both my arms. It’s like involuntary waving of my arms cause it’s nerve racking n I’m trying to shake it off.I hold out my hands n front of me n the hey both tremble some w the right side more. I’m right handed. So I’m wondering if it could be Parkinson’s related as my mom died w it. Also another issue. I’m really broken. But I also have POTS Disease. Midodrin not helping. N I really can’t afford to see the heart Dr right now so I asked Siri n she directed me here. But w my Orthostatic problem I’m not able to be up very long. I go to the kitchen n I’m bout to drop after 10 min of cuttin up a chicken. My BP drops n my heart races up high. BP has gotten to 65/40. N when I take a shower I can’t stand no longer than 5 min till it happens again n when I do get out I end up puking. Every time I puke. It’s been 10 days n I’m needing a shower as I’m getting ranked w my own sweat which is another issue I’m continually sweating like a cotton picker. I do anything n I start sweating like crazy then chills. I’m sweating n freezing cold at the same time. I’m always sweating. I can’t wear a coat. N it’s cold in Michigan right now. So since Christmas I’ve been laying down a lot Thinkin maybe might make me bet but it’s just worse. What does any of this info lead to your mind? I’ve fallen few times n passed out from this. So any sort of idea that you can relate any of this to, I’d sure appreciate your perspective.

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Replies to "Hello John or whom ever I can get ahold of. I’ve been reading bout this situation..."

Hello @champton, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sorry to hear that your husband has been laid off of work and you also lost your health insurance. I can't begin to imagine how hard that must make it for you and your husband. As members of Connect we can only share our experiences and not give medical advice or diagnosis.

@hopeful33250 may be able to share her thoughts about the possibility of Parkinson's. Mayo Clinic has some lifestyle and home remedy information related to abnormal excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis) that you may find helpful.

- Hyperhidrosis - Diagnosis & treatment: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20367173

You might want to see what help is available in your area for low cost health care if you don't qualify for Medicaid.
- How to find low-cost health care in your community: https://www.healthcare.gov/community-health-centers/

You mentioned not being able to take a shower because you can't stand more than a few minutes. Have you thought about any alternatives like using a washcloth while sitting close to a sink or bathtub?