Can tremors in Parkinson's come and go for days at a time before starting medication?
Yes, it's possible to experience periods without tremors even with Parkinson's disease. The inconsistency of symptoms is actually quite common with this condition.
One MyParkinsonsTeam member described it well: "One day is great, the Show Full Answer
Can tremors in Parkinson's come and go for days at a time before starting medication?
Yes, it's possible to experience periods without tremors even with Parkinson's disease. The inconsistency of symptoms is actually quite common with this condition.
One MyParkinsonsTeam member described it well: "One day is great, the next is not so great. One day your meds work like a charm. Two days later they don't kick in for hours. The next day they are working great again. It's the inconsistency that makes daily living difficult sometimes."
This variability can happen even before starting medication. Parkinson's symptoms, including tremors, can fluctuate naturally from day to day.
However, it's worth noting that not everyone with Parkinson's experiences tremors the same way. About 70 percent of people with Parkinson's have tremors as a presenting feature, but that means some people don't have prominent tremors at all.
If you're concerned about whether your symptoms indicate Parkinson's or another condition, it's important to discuss the pattern of your tremors with your doctor. They can evaluate whether the tremors are resting tremors (typical of Parkinson's) or action tremors (which might suggest other conditions), and consider other symptoms you may be experiencing.
February 25
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