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Suggest Treatment For Tremors In A Parkinson S Patient
Hello; I have a friend that has parkinson disease and has severe tremors,when we are deer hunting,yes deer hunting,When he see s a deer he can pick up his gun all the tremors stop when he aims and shoots how can this happen,watch him do this 3 times this winter
Thu, 19 Jul 2018
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This is very characteristic and typical for Parkinson's patients.
They have what is called a resting tremor which means the shaking and excessive movements of the hands occur most often when the person is sitting quietly or "resting." When they engage their hands in any activity such as eating, drinking, or shooting deer then, the tremors cease. Now, not to be the bearer of bad news but resting tremor is generally, the way PD patients start out.
As the disease progresses the tremors also evolve and will be present upon action and at rest though with action is likely to always be at least slightly better than when the hands are sitting quietly in their laps.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This is very characteristic and typical for Parkinson's patients.
They have what is called a resting tremor which means the shaking and excessive movements of the hands occur most often when the person is sitting quietly or "resting." When they engage their hands in any activity such as eating, drinking, or shooting deer then, the tremors cease. Now, not to be the bearer of bad news but resting tremor is generally, the way PD patients start out.
As the disease progresses the tremors also evolve and will be present upon action and at rest though with action is likely to always be at least slightly better than when the hands are sitting quietly in their laps.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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