Posted by Liz on May 9, 2000, at 13:09:32
In reply to Re: Epilepsy-Social Phobia-Parkinsons , posted by Noa on May 8, 2000, at 17:05:26
> Anyway, here is a case of a young man with epilepsy and chronic shyness who complains of tremors when in social situations, and has a positive family history of parkinsons and epilepsy. Any ideas?It sounds more like Essential tremor or possibly dystonia although you don't mention whether his tremor is resting (hands in lap) or when hands are outstretched (postural tremor) or holding objects like a glass of water (action tremor). Parkinson's is generally a resting tremor which improves when holding objects. Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder and is increased by anxiety.
You're right, he needs to ask his neuro.
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