Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
Parkinson’s tremor
TREMORS CAUSED BY PARKINSON’S DISEASE
If you experience Parkinson’s tremors, HCA UK has the expertise and facilities to help
About Parkinson's tremor
If you have Parkinson’s disease you will usually experience a tremor or uncontrollable movement where parts of the body shake involuntarily. This often occurs in your hands.
Need to know
A tremor is a common characteristic of Parkinson’s disease and can manifest itself in two ways:
Parkinson’s tremors typically start in the hand before reaching other parts of the arm.
- A resting tremor occurs when the body and limbs are still and relaxed. One of the most typical forms of this tremor is known as ‘pill-rolling’, as your hands might look as if they are rolling a tiny object between thumb and index finger.
- An action tremor occurs when you are trying to take a sip from a cup, or to grasp something.
Parkinson’s tremors typically start in the hand before reaching other parts of the arm.
There are no tests to conclusively diagnose Parkinson’s disease.
Before making a diagnosis, your consultant will ask you to undertake some simple physical tasks and exercises. They will also ask you questions about your medical history. You might also have a brain scan to rule out other conditions.
Before making a diagnosis, your consultant will ask you to undertake some simple physical tasks and exercises. They will also ask you questions about your medical history. You might also have a brain scan to rule out other conditions.
Your consultant will talk you through the most suitable treatment options, which might include:
- introducing medication such as levodopa.
- physiotherapy
- taking exercise or complementary therapies to alleviate stress
- deep brain stimulation (DBS), a form of surgery which involves passing small electrical currents through a device called a neurostimulator to electrodes implanted in the brain.
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.