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Susan, tremor is either "intentional" (when one moves) usually as in
familial or essential non-PD tremor  or "resting" PD tremor.  Shaking would
suggest to me some degree of control either internally or externally.  PD
tremors and essential tremors are uncontrollable. But it is said you  have
essential tremor and not PD if alcohol helps.   Some people with PD don't
have tremors.  I don't know if this is a medically sound definition, but in
my view tremors are uncontrollable shaking.  In PD they generally start on
one side and as the disease progresses also can affect both sides of the
body.  Tremors drove me nuts!! It is like being shaken. DBSs helped make
life bearable.  When I was in neurosurgeon's office prior to my DBSs a man
with essential tremor came in to have Dr. Waltz replace his battery (which
had lasted 7 years) in his neurostimulator.

Ray
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From: "Susan Klymkowsky & John Paulson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 4:26 AM
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> Thank you, Ray!
>
> I am embarrassed to confess that I do not know the difference between
> tremor and shaking.  Being the teacher that you are, would you educate?
>
> Susan
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