Home remedy for tremor

Q: In one of the past newspaper articles, I saw a remedy which might help essential tremor. I didn’t write down the ingredients but now need it. I think it was something like grape seed and B50. I would appreciate your letting me know the correct ingredients for this problem.

A: Essentially tremor, also known as benign essential tremor is a nervous symptoms disorder that causes rhythmic shaking. It most often affects the hands but can occur in any part of the body such as the arms, legs, head and voice. The condition is progressive, worsening over time, but it isn’t generally a cause for concern and isn’t the result of an underlying disease such as Parkinson’s.

The primary difference between essential tremor and Parkinson’s tremor is that essential tremor worsens during movement, whereas Parkinson’s tremors worsen during rest. [Read more...]

Patient and doctor differ on diagnosis

Q: I would like information on orthostatic tremor. The symptoms look like Parkinson’s disease to me but my doctor says that’s not what I have. Can you provide any information for me?

A: An orthostatic tremor affects the muscles of the legs and trunk and can radiate upward to other portions of the body. Orthostatic refers to being in a standing position. Thus, orthostatic tremor occurs when an individual is in a standing position and disappears when lying down or sitting. This rather uncommon disorder resembles shakiness and unsteadiness of the legs when standing still and oddly enough, the tremor will decrease if the individual begins walking. However, that fact does not over-ride the feeling of risk of injury from falling. The tremor experienced is of high frequency, meaning the rhythm is extremely rapid with between 8 to 12 cycles [Read more...]

Meds or alternatives for hand tremors?

DEAR DR. GOTT: Can you tell me if there is a safe and effective home remedy for hand tremors? My father is 69 years old and has stopped going to his doctor for his monthly B12 shots, which were given to reduce his hand tremors. I advised him to try drinking six to eight ounces of warm sage tea up to three times a day, but can you recommend something else that will work for him?

DEAR READER: While there is a genetic tendency, no one knows why tremors exist; however, they represent an abnormal communication between specific areas of the brain.
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