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Yes, tremors can affect various parts of the body including the jaw and lips. This is a common experience with Parkinson's disease, particularly before taking morning medication. These are typically resting tremors, which occur when the body part is at rest. These tremors are related to low dopamine levels in the brain Show Full Answer

Yes, tremors can affect various parts of the body including the jaw and lips. This is a common experience with Parkinson's disease, particularly before taking morning medication. These are typically resting tremors, which occur when the body part is at rest. These tremors are related to low dopamine levels in the brain, which is why they often occur before taking your first dose of [[treatment:levodopa/carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] (L/C) of the day. The tremors usually improve once medication is taken, as it helps restore dopamine levels.

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