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My tremors disappear when I am sleeping and gradually return after waking up fully. Is this common?

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White Salmon, WA
March 4, 2025
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Members reassured someone asking about tremors disappearing during sleep, confirming this is a very common experience with Parkinson's,... Read more

Members reassured someone asking about tremors disappearing during sleep, confirming this is a very common experience with Parkinson's, explained by the brain slowing down and reduced muscle signaling during rest. Several members shared personal experiences, including tremors returning at wake-up or during meals, and offered practical tips like adjusting medication timing, limiting caffeine, and considering B12 supplements for leg tremors. A recurring theme was encouragement to stay active and engaged in life rather than sleeping to escape tremors, alongside warm emotional support from the community.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

LOL, it makes me wonder why that afternoon nap is so enticing! Relief from the tremors.

March 7, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Simply put fall asleep your brain slows down and then relaxes you probably have tremors but very light. When the brain begins to function you wake up and feel the tremors. Keep in mind our brain is the stimulation for everything in our bodies. Carol 💞

March 4, 2025
MyParkinsonsTeam

Yes, this is completely normal with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's tremors typically subside during sleep. This is actually one of the characteristic patterns of Parkinson's tremors that doctors look for when making a diagnosis.

These tremors are classified as "resting tremors," which means they occur when a body part is Show Full Answer

Yes, this is completely normal with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's tremors typically subside during sleep. This is actually one of the characteristic patterns of Parkinson's tremors that doctors look for when making a diagnosis.

These tremors are classified as "resting tremors," which means they occur when a body part is at rest but awake. They're often described as having a "pill-rolling" appearance, where it looks like you're rolling a pill between your thumb and first finger. The tremors occur because of changes in the brain affecting dopamine levels, which help control movement. When you're sleeping, your brain activity changes, temporarily reducing these tremor symptoms. As you wake up and your brain returns to its normal awake state, the tremors gradually return - this pattern is very typical for people with Parkinson's disease.

March 4, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I recommend coffee One cup a also recommend to try to hold back on drinks.That are high in caffeine.
There are coffee and shoulders and things like that will also aggravate your tremors so Carol

March 8, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I read today that B12 will help slow down the leg tremors. I went back to B12 today and looking forward to quiet legs 😊

March 7, 2025

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