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Hand tremors

Posted by basketcase @basketcase, Dec 8, 2018

Hi Im not sure if this has been discussed before please point me in the right direction if it has. I ve been having hand tremors for a few years now and I reckon its getting worse. I have been on Chlolipmarine Hydrochloride for about 20 years for anxiety, depression and obsessive thinking. They have always worked for me but i think one of the side effects is hand tremors. Ive had blood tests and all ok there. the Doctor suggested coming off the CH and trying Sertraline, which I did but just felt like sleeping all the time, so back to CH. Its like Ive got too much adrenaline! It is worse in company and at work even though Im not stressed or anxious. As Im typing this my hands are shaking. It doesn't stop me doing anything but its annoying and I often have to drink holding the cup or glass with both hands and my writing is awful. My Uncle had awful hand tremors but was also on antidepressants, my mother too but less so. Any advice would be most welcome.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 5, 2019

@waterboy and @thankful -- I was curious about the new treatment you mentioned so found some information that may be helpful for others. I also hope you can keep us posted on what you find out.

What is the Neuravive Treatment for Essential Tremor?
-- https://usa.essential-tremor.com/about-neuravive-treatment/

Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor: Review of the Evidence and Discussion of Current Hurdles
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5425801/

FDA approves first MRI-guided focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor
-- https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-mri-guided-focused-ultrasound-device-treat-essential-tremor

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petangelkat1 | @petangelkat1 | Aug 5, 2019
In reply to @rigalevin "I have ET for 30 years and getting worse. Recently I started research on CBD oils..." + (show)
@rigalevin

I have ET for 30 years and getting worse. Recently I started research on CBD oils to relief symptoms. Does anyone have experience with using oils?

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Hi rigalevin,
I’ve just started CBD ABOUT 5 days ago primarily for pain from arthritis and fibromyalgia. I’m giving it time to take affect. I got Charlotte’s Web brand with 100mg and take it 2 times per day. It is NOT CHEAP but supposedly the best!

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jlind | @jlind | Aug 6, 2019

Thank you John and others. I had made an inquiry about a product developed by Cala Health called Cala Trio. It is a hand device, like a watch, that apparently helps some with ET in the hands. Has anyone heard of this or been involved in the trial testing? Would appreciate any responses.

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Liane | @Liane1 | Aug 28, 2019

Are hand tremors a side effect of Lexapro?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 28, 2019
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@Liane1

Are hand tremors a side effect of Lexapro?

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Hi @Liane1 -- Drugs.com has a list of the side effects of Lexapro here:
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/lexapro-side-effects.html

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 28, 2019
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@jlind

Thank you John and others. I had made an inquiry about a product developed by Cala Health called Cala Trio. It is a hand device, like a watch, that apparently helps some with ET in the hands. Has anyone heard of this or been involved in the trial testing? Would appreciate any responses.

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Hi @jlind. I'm sorry I missed your post. There are some frequently asked questions for the Cala Trio on the company's website here:
https://calatrio.com/patients/frequently-asked-questions/
Did you get the Cala Trio? Has it helped you?

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oakbourne | @oakbourne | Aug 28, 2019

Hi y'all, I think hand tremors are under the umbrella of Dystonia. I had hand tremors but it went away...and lo and behold, I got Spasmodic Torticollis. Most of my ten aunts, uncles and 1st cousins displayed hand tremors and other Dystonia problems. It originates in the basal ganglia that controls body movements. It can be Genetic.That's my two cents worth because this disease has made my relatives miserable and my Spasmodic Torticollis unbearable at times..

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pfbacon | @pfbacon | Sep 3, 2019
In reply to @jl1 "Does anyone have hand tremors? Usually it is just my left hand. I had a particularly..." + (show)
@jl1

Does anyone have hand tremors? Usually it is just my left hand. I had a particularly active day on Friday so i didnt feel up to much yesterday. So, i really needed to clean today. I picked up the clutter in our living room. Then i got a really bad headache. When i started cutting veggies for supper, my hands started shaking so bad i was afraid i would cut my fingers! I finished but i cut big chunks. Lol

My questions are: (1)When you have tremors is it because you over exerted and (2) is yours preempted by a headache?

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My hands sometimes tremble after I drink coffee. I haven't noticed any correlation with exercise. Peggy

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jl1 | @jl1 | Sep 3, 2019

Does anyone have hand tremors? Usually it is just my left hand. I had a particularly active day on Friday so i didnt feel up to much yesterday. So, i really needed to clean today. I picked up the clutter in our living room. Then i got a really bad headache. When i started cutting veggies for supper, my hands started shaking so bad i was afraid i would cut my fingers! I finished but i cut big chunks. Lol

My questions are: (1)When you have tremors is it because you over exerted and (2) is yours preempted by a headache?

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Sep 3, 2019
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@jl1

Does anyone have hand tremors? Usually it is just my left hand. I had a particularly active day on Friday so i didnt feel up to much yesterday. So, i really needed to clean today. I picked up the clutter in our living room. Then i got a really bad headache. When i started cutting veggies for supper, my hands started shaking so bad i was afraid i would cut my fingers! I finished but i cut big chunks. Lol

My questions are: (1)When you have tremors is it because you over exerted and (2) is yours preempted by a headache?

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Hello, @jl1 - glad you connected with @pfbacon. Just wanted to let you know I've moved your post on hand tremors here to an existing conversation on the same topic, so you can meet others discussing them. Please meet members such as @johnbishop @oakbourne @jlind @thankful @techi @kathystl and others.

Hoping some of them will have some further input on your questions: (1)When you have tremors is it because you over exerted and (2) is yours preempted by a headache?

jl1 - do you notice any other activities in particular where hand tremors appear for you?

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