Trembling hands - what would you do?

Hi ronaldinu. Sorry to get to this query so late. My opinion is that it would be best to get it checked out by a dr. It may be nothing, but, find out for sure. I have a friend whose hands used to tremble a lot and it turned out that he was taking too much of one of his medications. The dr cut his prescription in half and after a few months the trembling stopped. Your father in law would be better off finding out for sure what the problem is. Purrs, Catwoman=^..^= & Mija

oh my dad who is more than a decade younger than your in-law does have a light tremor in his hands too. But it's very slight and not very visible. However, for your in-laws case, if it's really obvious, i think it's good for him to go for a checkup. Just ask him to go for a check up, there is no need to emphasize about his arm.. i mean some people might reject going for a check up if they know there is something wrong about them...

I think that, in the first instance, I would discuss this with your father-in-law or ask your wife to. Ascertain whether he's aware of his trembling hands and if so, whether he's concerned about the condition. Find out whether he has difficult gripping things, any pain, or is he in complete control? If there's any sign of other weaknesses, such as being unable to grip and constantly dropping things, then I would seriously consider getting him to a doctor. There are a few conditions which start with trembling hands and I think I would want to know more about it. If you keep quiet about it, something may happen that you never forgive yourself for, so, I would keep it all above board and friendly with the father-in-law but at the same time, open up to him with your concerns. Yes, he might worry about it, but then that worry could save him by encouraging him to visit his doctor. I have found a link which may help you to determine the cause of the shaking hands, and which may be of some help to you. Please check it out but don't jump to conclusions. You need a diagnosis from your father-in-law's GP... a correct diagnosis. Also, don't alarm the FIL by relating to him what you read because without getting him to a doctor, you can't be sure of the problem. Good luck with this. I'm sure a little TLC and discussion will go a long way. Brightest Blessings... and now for the link. http://www.cureresearch.com/sym/tremor_symptoms.htm

I think I'd bring it to his attention to raise the subject. A decision could then be made with his imput, which in my opinion would be better than making a suggestion.

either it is heart or blood circulation problem I think does he go on routine annual check up? I mean people that age usually does over here I remember reading people over 40 should do routine check ups maybe not everything but certain things if he does go then next time he goes there you can go with him and tell the doctor that way it's not going back and forth and he doesn't have time to worry since the doctor will say or do something right there

Hi ronaldinu, It is better to go and see the doctor, because you don't know what is the problem, if its anything serious, it can be caught early, so your wife is right, you and your wife can just tell him that he have to go for check up and then you can talk to the doctor, so please don't delay, you are wasting time debating. Tamara

Well, I always think it is better safe then sorry and it is always best to check out things before they begin to get worse. I would ask how long it has been since his last serious checkup or last time he was to a doctor and tell him that he needs to talk to his doctor about it. Your wife will sleep better knowing that things might be okay.

Hi ronaldinu My suggestion is you should take him to a doctor. The trembling hands may be due to nerves weakness because of aging. There is also a possibility,it is a symptom of some other health problems such as low blood sugar etc.Only the doctor can tell you after examination. So it is advisable to consult a doctor. Happy New Year

trembling hands can mean a lot of things check this out http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/tremor_symptoms.htm

I would tell him and help him get a check up to see what the problem is....there are so many diseases associated with trembling hands....like palsy..ms.....and so many others! Better safe then sorry...getting it checked even if there is nothing wrong will put the mind at ease.

It's best to check it out, especially when he's of an old age.. Plus, trembling hands might be a sign of, parkinson disease too.. It might be dangerous, as he loses control of his hands.. So your wife is right, bring him to a doctor.. It's better to confirm nothing is wrong, rather than suspecting and worrying all day long ^_^

Ronaldinu, I have a condition that makes my hands shake uncontrollably, and it has nothing to do with Alzheimers or Parkinsons. It's called Essential Tremor. My neuorologist told me there isn't anything to be done about it except exercise the wrists and hands to build their strenth, and then use splints to immobilize the hands. The improvement after about two weeks has been amazing. I still tremble, but it's barely noticeable. If your father-in-law is hesitant to go to the doctor, you might try doing these things along with him, sort of for fun. The change in my tremors is incredible!

my friend has the same promblem, but i recently went to his sister's marriage and met his family and noticed even his father, uncle and cousin have the same problem, i don't think there is something to worry about your father is around 65, it must be due to old age..

Well at 65, he isn't that old, well trembling hands can bother him a lot if this condition will get worse. Personally I would talk to him and try to convince him to make a regular check up. It may be nothing but it may get worser which is so pleasant.

I would hope that at 65 years of age your FIL has regular check ups for his health. However to be on the safe side and to rule out Parkinson's Disease I would certainly tell his to have the problem checked out.

I would definitely get my father-in-law checked out, especially if the hands are trembling all the time. It could be nothing at all, but it could be a nerve disorder that could be fixed fairly easily. :-) Derek

Funnily enough my Mum who is 55 seems to be having a similar trouble with hers too. I noticed it a couple of times on her and never said anything and then my dad noticed it and said about it but she never said anything. I think she knows that they shake but I dont know if she has done anything about it. I think i would try and just get your father in law checked out if you could it is probably nothing to worry about but it does not hurt to get a check up.

Sometimes when people get old their hands will start trembling. If his health otherwise is generally good then I wouldn't worry about it to much. But if he has been on medication for a long time it might be a reaction to that and would need to be checked out. Sometimes medication is cumulative and don't show a reaction until the person has been on it for quite some time.

If my hands were abnormally trembling, I'd rather go to the doctor to have it checked up. The earlier a disorder is detected, the better.

Hi. Dont take any chances in health.Tell him the problem,even though he notices.Take him to the doctor,it will show how much care you and your wife are concerning aboout his health.So do it as fast as u can .