annoying head jitter - Parkinson's Disease Message Board

lauras3rules · 06-25-2003, 01:52 AM

I asked earlier about whether this could be from my meds, but thinking on it, my mother had the same thing but she was in her sixties and I am just in my forties.It is worse in the mornings, and when I am nervous.. My head shakes..usually just mildly back and forth..I have no other symptoms. I have a hard time controlly it.. I went for an ex-ray of my neck a while back and couldn't keep still for them to take the picture. It used to be barely noticable, but now people are noticing and asking if there's a problem.. I'm scared to death to go to the doctor. Could this be just a simple tick and nothing to be concerned about?? I find myself holding my head with my hands when I am sitting so no one will notice.Thank you. Laura

Bruce · 06-25-2003, 05:00 PM

Laura, I don't have a clue what is causing your head shaking except it dosn't fit pd. For your on peace of mind, make an appointment with a neurologist, preferably a movement disorder specialist. The anxiety of not knowing may be worse then the disease.

Bruce

Googy · 06-25-2003, 08:50 PM

Laura,

You have to see a MDS as Bruce said.It is better to know than worry yourself.It needs to be treated.

Let us know,

Googy

Pelicangirl · 06-27-2003, 05:44 AM

Hi Laura,

It sounds to me like you may have Essential Tremor,which is not anything like Parkinson's or as serious, but bothersome just the same. As suggested, I would see a Movement disorder Specialist and get it checked out.

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Pelicangirl (aka Ruth)