Thumb Tremor at rest?
Hello, I’m a 20 y.o. male, and I’ve had a strange symptom that came up a few times in the last week. I would feel on the side of my wrist close my right thumb some “twitches” followed by my thumb kinda moving very slightly side to side. However, it only lasted maybe less than 5 seconds, and when it does happen, the thumb and hand are at rest. It occurs on average maybe once every two days, but part of me thinks this could get worse or be an early sign of Parkinson’s. I’m considering seeing a doctor, but I would appreciate any advice/thoughts from this community. One major thing to note, I’ve also had widespread muscle twitches throughout my body for the past 9 months, but these were limited to fasciculations, not tremors; doctors could not find an explanation for those symptoms.
Hello, I'm glad you came to us to ask for advice. It is best if you get into see a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders to get a further examination of your symptoms. Contact your primary care physician to let him know that you are still experiencing these symptoms and ask for a referral. It could be Parkinson's or it could be something else. It's best to have further discussion with a professional. Please let us know how it goes. All the best, Suzanne Troy, ParkinsonsDisease.net moderator Thank you for your reply. Has anyone on this forum been diagnosed as young as 20? Hopefully this short-lived tremor was due to some stress or something. You are welcome. I do not know of anyone as young as 20 that is why it's best that you need to follow up with health care professional before you draw conclusion of a certain diagnosis like Parkinson's - there are many things that can attribute to similar symptoms. Please keep in touch if we can help you in any other way- Once you find out what exactly is causing your symptoms, then you can properly get the right plan of action on how to deal with it- Best wishes, Suzanne T.
