Deal with constant trembling open

Who trembles uncontrollably, should enlighten his fellow man

05/06/2013

Quite a few people suffer from trembling hands and limbs for various reasons. With the uncontrollable tremors patients should deal in an offensive manner. This means that sufferers should educate their social environment about the neurological disorder. Thus, an inner Abspanntheit be reduced. If necessary, fellow human beings can also offer help.

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Uncontrollable tremor means stress for those affected. Many feel the uncontrollable movements embarrassing. Some react with withdrawal, because not infrequently by an internal tension, the twitching movements are more noticeable. The movements should not be embarrassing and do not lead to retreat. Frank Bergmann, Chairman of the Professional Association of German Neurologists (BVDN). It makes sense to educate people that it is a „neurological movement disorder“. This would allow the other person to pay more attention and offer help.

For example, shaking hands can make it difficult to drink from a mug or put on clothes. In addition to the hands, the head or voice can also be affected. A concrete cause for the not yet curable essential tremor does not exist. The tremor is the most common clinical finding for involuntary tremors. The disease is progressive and increasingly worsening. There are a number of medicines that can be used to make everyday life easier for those affected. These are prescribed when „make first restrictions noticeable“.

Reduce stress and inner restlessness
Stress and anxiety can increase the tremor, making it worthwhile to learn relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation or autogenic training. In addition, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and caffeine. Although relieve the symptoms in the first moment of alcohol, the complaints occur the next day all the more violent. Also, excessive consumption of alcohol damages the cerebellum, which among other things is responsible for the balance. (Sb)

Picture: Gerd Altmann