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Gloucester Point, VA

I read here most people have symptoms on one side or other but when I tremor it's usually both hands at the same time does anyone else experience it this way ?

September 18, 2025
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Members responded to the question about whether tremors happen on one side or both, with most sharing that their symptoms began or are... Read more

Members responded to the question about whether tremors happen on one side or both, with most sharing that their symptoms began or are stronger on one side, though several experience tremors on both sides. A recurring theme was that Parkinson's affects everyone differently, with members describing symptoms ranging from one-sided tremors in the arm or leg to bilateral shaking during rest and movement, along with challenges like missing the mouth while eating and muscle cramping. One member shared that after tremors spread to both sides, they had deep brain stimulation surgery at 49, which greatly reduced tremors but left other challenges, highlighting the community's resilience and mutual encouragement.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Jim's tremor is sometimes both sides, but mostly on the right side. He doesn't do the pill rolling and it happens both at rest and while moving. i.e. while trying to eat, his hand shakes, so food drops.

September 18, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Mine started on my right and by the time it worked itself bilaterally, I was a candidate for DBS, so I had it done at 49. Drastically improved the tremors, but I still walk like a zombie, dragging my left leg, and I still miss my mouth when eating so my bib has become a permanent accessory. I also have dyskinesia on my right upper body. Like someone else said, it is different for everyone with how we experience it, although what we experience may be similar. Bless you Russell 💖

September 28, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Im in the minority among this group, I am non-tremor dominant ( so far). However, I've got most of the other nasty stuff.

September 28, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Nose up to the right.

September 21, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

All my problems are on my left side. For now anyway.

September 20, 2025

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