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erm a little scared
OK, first off I am not a hyperchondriac which is probably why I am posting here rather than going to the doctors.
Basically, my family has a history of neurodegenerative disorders, in particular Parkinson's Disease. Over the past year people have pointed out to me that my hands shake alot - something I was not aware of until they pointed it out.
I think that recently it has got worse as I had trouble micro-pipetting something into an electrophesis well because my hands were shaking all over the place. I am noticing on other occasions that I frequently seem to have problems with delicate tasks like that because of it.
I always used to assume that Parkinson's only effects older people but upon researching an essay I have to write for uni, I discovered that it can actually start in your 20s.
Chances are the shaking thing is just one of those things but with the family history and learning that you can get it at a young age it has got me worrying a bit. Do you think I should go to the doctors or am I being silly?
Basically, my family has a history of neurodegenerative disorders, in particular Parkinson's Disease. Over the past year people have pointed out to me that my hands shake alot - something I was not aware of until they pointed it out.
I think that recently it has got worse as I had trouble micro-pipetting something into an electrophesis well because my hands were shaking all over the place. I am noticing on other occasions that I frequently seem to have problems with delicate tasks like that because of it.
I always used to assume that Parkinson's only effects older people but upon researching an essay I have to write for uni, I discovered that it can actually start in your 20s.
Chances are the shaking thing is just one of those things but with the family history and learning that you can get it at a young age it has got me worrying a bit. Do you think I should go to the doctors or am I being silly?
Reply 2
I totally agree... this *COULD* be anything, from parkinsons to low blood sugar... going to your doctor will stop you from worrying AND hopefully sort out whatever the problem is... GOOD LUCK!!
i think the fact that there has been a history of these disorders in your family means that there is a possibility that you could have inherited them, however, there is the possibility that you wont have!
the only way you're going to be sure, or for your mind to be at rest is if you go to the doctor's ... don't be worried that you're being a hypochondriac (sp)! your dr wont see it like that ...
the only way you're going to be sure, or for your mind to be at rest is if you go to the doctor's ... don't be worried that you're being a hypochondriac (sp)! your dr wont see it like that ...
SIlverWings
I totally agree... this *COULD* be anything, from parkinsons to low blood sugar... going to your doctor will stop you from worrying AND hopefully sort out whatever the problem is... GOOD LUCK!!
Thanks guys! I guess I just wanted some people to agree that I should go because I feel a bit stupid going to the doctor about this at my age.
Reply 5
It could be other things though, I have very shakey hands my grandad does as well, it runs in the family, it just a nurve condition somthing to with the muscles not working the wya they should. My grandads condition has only been noticable for 30 years or so, so I must have got it younger.
My grandad is 79 is 100% with it (apart from him having cancer). I would go and check it out though you have nothing to loose.
My grandad is 79 is 100% with it (apart from him having cancer). I would go and check it out though you have nothing to loose.
Reply 6
SIlverWings
I totally agree... this *COULD* be anything, from parkinsons to low blood sugar... going to your doctor will stop you from worrying AND hopefully sort out whatever the problem is... GOOD LUCK!!
eeek I am always drinking all the time, I get firstly really easy and my grandma has diaeeties do you think there could be a link?
AT82
eeek I am always drinking all the time, I get firstly really easy and my grandma has diaeeties do you think there could be a link?
No. I don't know what kind of diabetes your grandmother has, but it's highly unlikely that you have Type II at your age, and if it were type I it reaches a crisis point very quickly. Maybe you're just a thirsty person.
Reply 8
Helenia
No. I don't know what kind of diabetes your grandmother has, but it's highly unlikely that you have Type II at your age, and if it were type I it reaches a crisis point very quickly. Maybe you're just a thirsty person.
Yeah I always have been, I guess the fact the weather is warming up means its more noticable.
Reply 9
NikNak
Thanks guys! I guess I just wanted some people to agree that I should go because I feel a bit stupid going to the doctor about this at my age.
Glad I could be of help... kinda...
AT82
eeek I am always drinking all the time, I get firstly really easy and my grandma has diaeeties do you think there could be a link?
Doubt it... Shakey hands can be anything... trapped nerves, tiredness... its only really a worry when they shake for long amounts of time, and frequently... like the origional poster...
kokopops
the only way you're going to be sure, or for your mind to be at rest is if you go to the doctor's ... don't be worried that you're being a hypochondriac (sp)! your dr wont see it like that
True... if ur Dr. finds something he'll be relieved that its been found, and if theres nothing unusual then , he'll be glad that you felt like you could come to him/her...
Reply 10
Never fear, the fool is hear to answer all your medical woes... 
NikNak - like another recent poster, it sounds like you have something called essential tremor. This is not the same as parkinsons. Parkisons has a rather distinctive tremor, sometimes described as pill rolling. Essential tremor runs in families, and 'means' nothing. it doesn't mean you have anything severe, but it IS a real pain in the arse, especially with things like using a mouse. If this is a long standing thing, and you are sure you are not anxious (shaking is a sign of anxiety) go to the doctors. So long as you aren't asthmatic, he might give you some beta blockers. Ask for them if needs be. They will help reduce the termor, but if the cause is anxiety, they won't cure it - only working through whatever is really bothering you will.
Also cut down on stimulants if you take a lot - caffeine (that includes coke, diet coke, pepsi etc), red bull, other energy drinks, pro plus etc.
I very much doubt that it is a trapped nerve silverwings - bilateral trapped nerves...odds are stacked againt it. It could be a multitude of other problems, but I doubt it at your age. It is important you get your arse in the doctors and tell them exactly the problem, and what you think it might be. sometimes you can figure out alot from simply knowing what the patient thinks it is.
At82 - it is possible to get early onset type 2 diabetes, but i very much doubt it. A quick BM test or urine dipstick (take a spot of blood from finger) at the doctors though would tell you one way or the other. Some people 'run hot' though as it were - drink loads of water that is.
NikNak - like another recent poster, it sounds like you have something called essential tremor. This is not the same as parkinsons. Parkisons has a rather distinctive tremor, sometimes described as pill rolling. Essential tremor runs in families, and 'means' nothing. it doesn't mean you have anything severe, but it IS a real pain in the arse, especially with things like using a mouse. If this is a long standing thing, and you are sure you are not anxious (shaking is a sign of anxiety) go to the doctors. So long as you aren't asthmatic, he might give you some beta blockers. Ask for them if needs be. They will help reduce the termor, but if the cause is anxiety, they won't cure it - only working through whatever is really bothering you will.
Also cut down on stimulants if you take a lot - caffeine (that includes coke, diet coke, pepsi etc), red bull, other energy drinks, pro plus etc.
I very much doubt that it is a trapped nerve silverwings - bilateral trapped nerves...odds are stacked againt it. It could be a multitude of other problems, but I doubt it at your age. It is important you get your arse in the doctors and tell them exactly the problem, and what you think it might be. sometimes you can figure out alot from simply knowing what the patient thinks it is.
At82 - it is possible to get early onset type 2 diabetes, but i very much doubt it. A quick BM test or urine dipstick (take a spot of blood from finger) at the doctors though would tell you one way or the other. Some people 'run hot' though as it were - drink loads of water that is.
Reply 11
foolfarian
I very much doubt that it is a trapped nerve silverwings - bilateral trapped nerves...odds are stacked againt it. It could be a multitude of other problems, but I doubt it at your age.
I very much doubt that it is a trapped nerve silverwings - bilateral trapped nerves...odds are stacked againt it. It could be a multitude of other problems, but I doubt it at your age.
You're the boss...
I never said I was a Doctor
i'll leave the medical advice to the "experts"... 
foolfarian
Never fear, the fool is hear to answer all your medical woes...
NikNak - like another recent poster, it sounds like you have something called essential tremor. This is not the same as parkinsons. Parkisons has a rather distinctive tremor, sometimes described as pill rolling. Essential tremor runs in families, and 'means' nothing. it doesn't mean you have anything severe, but it IS a real pain in the arse, especially with things like using a mouse. If this is a long standing thing, and you are sure you are not anxious (shaking is a sign of anxiety) go to the doctors. So long as you aren't asthmatic, he might give you some beta blockers. Ask for them if needs be. They will help reduce the termor, but if the cause is anxiety, they won't cure it - only working through whatever is really bothering you will.
Also cut down on stimulants if you take a lot - caffeine (that includes coke, diet coke, pepsi etc), red bull, other energy drinks, pro plus etc.
I very much doubt that it is a trapped nerve silverwings - bilateral trapped nerves...odds are stacked againt it. It could be a multitude of other problems, but I doubt it at your age. It is important you get your arse in the doctors and tell them exactly the problem, and what you think it might be. sometimes you can figure out alot from simply knowing what the patient thinks it is.
NikNak - like another recent poster, it sounds like you have something called essential tremor. This is not the same as parkinsons. Parkisons has a rather distinctive tremor, sometimes described as pill rolling. Essential tremor runs in families, and 'means' nothing. it doesn't mean you have anything severe, but it IS a real pain in the arse, especially with things like using a mouse. If this is a long standing thing, and you are sure you are not anxious (shaking is a sign of anxiety) go to the doctors. So long as you aren't asthmatic, he might give you some beta blockers. Ask for them if needs be. They will help reduce the termor, but if the cause is anxiety, they won't cure it - only working through whatever is really bothering you will.
Also cut down on stimulants if you take a lot - caffeine (that includes coke, diet coke, pepsi etc), red bull, other energy drinks, pro plus etc.
I very much doubt that it is a trapped nerve silverwings - bilateral trapped nerves...odds are stacked againt it. It could be a multitude of other problems, but I doubt it at your age. It is important you get your arse in the doctors and tell them exactly the problem, and what you think it might be. sometimes you can figure out alot from simply knowing what the patient thinks it is.
Thanks for your response. I am going to the doctors next week to get something sorted!
Reply 13
Was that experiment the one with the protiens in kidney beans and oats and cheeses and you see how big the protiens are with how far they travel or something, I did that last week and I had trouble keeping the micropipette still aswell on a couple of the goes, then on others I was fine, tut, but I would pay a visit to the Doctors as he'll know your not being all hypochondriac-y if you've got a family history, it's better to be safe than sorry. But I wouldn't worry your head about it, as people have said, it could be any number of things. Good luck, but i'm sure you wont need it!!!
DayTripper
Was that experiment the one with the protiens in kidney beans and oats and cheeses and you see how big the protiens are with how far they travel or something, I did that last week and I had trouble keeping the micropipette still aswell on a couple of the goes, then on others I was fine, tut, but I would pay a visit to the Doctors as he'll know your not being all hypochondriac-y if you've got a family history, it's better to be safe than sorry. But I wouldn't worry your head about it, as people have said, it could be any number of things. Good luck, but i'm sure you wont need it!!!
It was something similar...analysing proteins in some kind of plant using electrophesis though I forget all the details already because practicals are booooorrrring! hehe. But yeah micropipetting into those tiny wells is hard enough even if you have a steady hand lol!
Very helpful and informative post from foolfarian above.
I seemed to develop an essential tremor last year and it was quite disturbing in physiology experiments. The more I thought of it the worse it got. That's up until the summer where it gradually faded away - me thinks it was some sort of 'stress' and/or coffee that started it off.
If you're worried about it go to the doctors and put your mind at rest.
I seemed to develop an essential tremor last year and it was quite disturbing in physiology experiments. The more I thought of it the worse it got. That's up until the summer where it gradually faded away - me thinks it was some sort of 'stress' and/or coffee that started it off.
If you're worried about it go to the doctors and put your mind at rest.
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