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I am a new member of the parkinson's list. I have read some of the archives and found them very interesting. By way of introduction, I am a Master's student in Gerontology at the University of Utah. In April I began practicum work (predominantly weekly visits for emotional support and some task assistance) with a older woman who has Parkinson's Disease. I have been doing some research and reading since that time to become more familiar with PD and to find ways that I can be more sensitive to her needs and to also improve my own understanding of the disease. My friend does not demonstrate visible outward tremors but says that she suffers from internal tremors all the time where her muscles are trembling but no one can see them. This is very frustrating to her. I have not run across anything like this in the information I have read. I would like to know if anyone else is experiencing similar symptoms and anything you could let me know about them, treatment, etc. Thanks. I look forward to continuing to participate in the list and learning from your experiences. Paula W. Jorgensen University of Utah Gerontology Center 316 College of Nursing Salt Lake City, UT 84132 (801) 581-8198 [log in to unmask]