
What Causes Uncontrollable Tremors In The Legs, Arms And Torso?

Question: My 83 year old mother has occasional uncontrollable shaking in her legs and torso and arms on occasion. She cannot walk or stand up during these tremor spells. Doctors have offered no answers. Any ideas? Is there a specialist we should take her to?
Brief Answer:
Get a neurological opinion
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your mother could be suffering from Parkinson's disease and you should take her to a neurologist to get her evaluated. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 could also be involved and I would insist on giving her methylcobalamine (Vitamin B12) 1500 mcg supplement per day for at least a couple of weeks. This could help in improving the situation.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Get a neurological opinion
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your mother could be suffering from Parkinson's disease and you should take her to a neurologist to get her evaluated. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 could also be involved and I would insist on giving her methylcobalamine (Vitamin B12) 1500 mcg supplement per day for at least a couple of weeks. This could help in improving the situation.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thank you for your quick reply. We will follow up with neurologist and B12 as you suggested.
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service.
Detailed Answer:
Feel free to write back if ever need any further guidance. I would be there to assist you.
Regards
Glad to be of service.
Detailed Answer:
Feel free to write back if ever need any further guidance. I would be there to assist you.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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