Does light back n forth activity make tremors worse?

Posted by mmhadcock @mmhadcock, Aug 4 9:14pm

My husband is adding to all the non motor and motor issues of his about ten yr dx. He has orthostatic hypotension and lately is increasingly weak and fatigyed such that at home he mostly reads books, naps. He drives to a daily mtg, does trainer weekly and BIG exercises mostly daily. I have absorbed all else of what it takes to run a household— pay bills, handle all communication n scheduling, shopping, cooking, cleaning. I asked him if he could Swiffer. He said back n forth motions make his tremor worse. Is it unfeeling of me to suggest this?

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jtes | @jtes | Aug 5 9:35am

What about asking him what he can do to help?

kfritz0627 | @kfritz0627 | Aug 5 10:07am

How old is your husband?

mmhadcock | @mmhadcock | Aug 5 11:11am

In reply to @jtes "What about asking him what he can do to help?" + (show)

I have. He takes out garbage. No to all elsr. He is 73

jtes | @jtes | Aug 5 1:57pm

I’m sorry. I know it’s tough being responsible for everything.

jtes | @jtes | Aug 5 1:59pm

And, no, it’s certainly not unfeeling.

mmhadcock | @mmhadcock | Aug 5 2:50pm

Thank you for kind responses. I also wondered if it is harmful or helpful to do an activity that challenges tremor.

mm180 | @mm180 | Aug 5 3:08pm

I don’t know if light back and forth movement makes tremors worse, but I do not think it is unfeeling of you to suggest an activity that you believe is within his abilities and would also help you. I do like the idea of a previous post to talk to your husband and tell him that you need help and ask what things he could do?
My husband is 73 and diagnosed with Parkinson’s for 6 years. He naps 2-3 hours per day and sleeps 9 hours a night. The only household responsibilities he has agreed to are feeding the dogs, loading and unloading the dishwasher each day, vacuuming once per week and picking up dog doo once per week. The reliability is mixed- the dishes still aren’t unloaded at 1 pm today and I had to vacuum this week as his back was hurting. Other than these activities, he watches tv, eats and sleeps. I have absorbed all other responsibilities to run the household, manage appointments, maintain the vehicles, do all the driving, etc. Even having conversations with him are more difficult now as he can’t follow complex ideas, gets confused, his voice is getting weaker and he asks the same things repeatedly. I try to stay positive, and I know none of this is his choice, but it’s still A LOT.
I’m dreading the day when even these things he does now will be too challenging for him. I pray for strength and patience every day.

mmhadcock | @mmhadcock | Aug 5 5:19pm

I hear you and frel you. I do not want to “ call in the troops” too soon. I don’t think our kids really understand and I understand that. I have health issues slso and when I am not feeling well, it feels like my world is slipping away. Blessings to you, thank you for sharing.

mskathy0724 | @mskathy0724 | 18 hours ago

My husband is more severely disabled and wants to sit up and stand on his own. We have noticed that exertion like pulling up to a sitting position will cause tremors. It's improved with a change of meds but it still happens. We have had health care in the home which includes bathing 2X a week. Rolling from side-to-side will cause them. Sometimes all-over spasms start for no reason, but purposeful attempts to exert will definitely cause more tremors. It doesn't stop him from trying because he's determined to just sit up for longer periods on his own.