DEAR DR. GOTT:
I have never seen anything in your column about trembling, shaky hands.

It is very embarrassing to hold a song book in church and have it shake like a leaf. I would like to know if there is a medication for this. I would appreciate any suggestions you have.

DEAR READER:
There are several neurological disorders that can cause the hands to shake. For example, Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder marked by tremors, rigidity, and other abnormalities. Benign essential tremor is a harmless shaking, usually of the hands or head. Parkinson’s generally has a “pill-rolling” tremor that may disappear during intentional movement while benign essential tremor often occurs only during purposeful movement such as writing.

I urge you to make an appointment with a neurologist who will examine and test you. He or she can also provide treatment options based on the cause of your tremors.

To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Parkinson’s Disease”. Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed, stamped number 10 envelope and $2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.