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Posted by Bill on March 24, 2000, at 15:15:50
Hello,
Thank you for you time in helping me. :)
I'm a 35 year old male, and am in general good health, but have always had a problem with slightly shaky fingers. I reciently started a
new job at Intel where this has become a slight problem. Hand soldering computer chips that are 1x1 centimeter requires a steady
hand. This is not just being "nervous" because I have always had this to some degree. But now it is interfeiring with a great paying job.
And seeing a doctor under Intel's health coverage concerning "shaky fingers", would certainly raise a few eyebrows, considering I work
with $5,000 computer chips all dayIs there any type of herb, or anything, I can get to lower this slight shaking? I do take multi-vitamines, and don't drink coffee or any
other caffeine based beverages at work. Even a web link would be helpful if you have one that might help me.Thank you.
Posted by saint james on March 24, 2000, at 15:36:39
In reply to Shaky hands?, posted by Bill on March 24, 2000, at 15:15:50
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for you time in helping me. :)
>
> I'm a 35 year old male, and am in general good health, but have always had a problem with slightly shaky fingersJames here.....
I have the same problem. Try Inderal, a beta blocker. It is a heart med that in low doses will not effect heart rate but will calm the shakes. It is generic and you could see a doc on the side off your insurance and would probably only need to see this person twice a year. In truth I don't think you would have any problem seeing your HMO doc.
james
Posted by Noa on March 24, 2000, at 20:12:04
In reply to Re: Shaky hands?, posted by saint james on March 24, 2000, at 15:36:39
Would your health insurance have to disclose your specific info to the employer?
Posted by Liz on March 25, 2000, at 15:01:47
In reply to Shaky hands?, posted by Bill on March 24, 2000, at 15:15:50
> Hi Bill,
You may have essential tremor a common movement disorder that often runs in families (like mine). There are some effective medications for this condition; I was given Primidone for this by a neurologist, he said it works better than Inderal. Check out this webiste for more information.
http://www.wemove.org/et_pat.html
PS I don't treat mine because it's not that big of a bother to me.
Posted by saint james on March 25, 2000, at 15:21:16
In reply to Re: Shaky hands?, posted by Liz on March 25, 2000, at 15:02:06
> > Hi Bill,
>
> You may have essential tremor a common movement disorder that often runs in families (like mine). There are some effective medications for this condition; I was given Primidone for this by a neurologist, he said it works better than Inderal. Check out this webiste for more information.
> http://www.wemove.org/et_pat.html
> PS I don't treat mine because it's not that big of a bother to me.James here....
Although I don't have essential tremor I too find my shakey hands to not be a bother to me, except when working on computers or in some public situations, like being on stage.
james
Posted by Elizabeth on March 26, 2000, at 1:12:48
In reply to Re: Shaky hands?, posted by saint james on March 25, 2000, at 15:21:16
> > > Hi Bill,
> >
> > You may have essential tremor a common movement disorder that often runs in families (like mine). There are some effective medications for this condition; I was given Primidone for this by a neurologist, he said it works better than Inderal. Check out this webiste for more information.
> > http://www.wemove.org/et_pat.html
> > PS I don't treat mine because it's not that big of a bother to me.
>
> James here....
>
> Although I don't have essential tremor I too find my shakey hands to not be a bother to me, except when working on computers or in some public situations, like being on stage.I echo James's recommendation of propranolol. I have essential tremor too. Mostly I only need to use propranolol when the tremor is very bad or when I'm in lab. It takes maybe 20 minutes to kick in. There's also a slow-release preparation that you can use if you need it around the clock.
I don't know about primidone; that's interesting. (Primidone is an anticonvulsant that I believe is a precursor to phenobarbital.)
Posted by Marge H. on March 26, 2000, at 9:05:48
In reply to Re: Shaky hands?, posted by Elizabeth on March 26, 2000, at 1:12:48
> > > > Hi Bill,
> > >
> > > You may have essential tremor a common movement disorder that often runs in families (like mine). There are some effective medications for this condition; I was given Primidone for this by a neurologist, he said it works better than Inderal. Check out this webiste for more information.
> > > http://www.wemove.org/et_pat.html
> > > PS I don't treat mine because it's not that big of a bother to me.
> >
> > James here....
> >
> > Although I don't have essential tremor I too find my shakey hands to not be a bother to me, except when working on computers or in some public situations, like being on stage.
>
> I echo James's recommendation of propranolol. I have essential tremor too. Mostly I only need to use propranolol when the tremor is very bad or when I'm in lab. It takes maybe 20 minutes to kick in. There's also a slow-release preparation that you can use if you need it around the clock.
>
> I don't know about primidone; that's interesting. (Primidone is an anticonvulsant that I believe is a precursor to phenobarbital.)TRY THIS:
1. If you smoke: STOP --My hands stoped shaking after I quit smoking. OR...
2. Use an artist's trick: balance the heal of your hand on your other forearm or a stick.
Posted by saint james on March 28, 2000, at 10:28:31
In reply to Re: Shaky hands..try this, posted by Marge H. on March 26, 2000, at 9:05:48
>
> TRY THIS:
> 1. If you smoke: STOP --My hands stoped shaking after I quit smoking. OR...
> 2. Use an artist's trick: balance the heal of your hand on your other forearm or a stick.James here....
Also cut out caffene. Bracing your hand really works, too
j
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